Consolidated Statements of Changes In Net Assets (Parenthetical)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) $ / shares
Investment Company Accounting [Member]
Distributions declared Per share \| $ / shares	$ 0.00
Undistributed net investment income	$ 0
Undistributed net realized gains on investments	0
Capital Loss carryforwards	$ 0

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Amount of accumulated undistributed deficit from capital loss carryforward of investment company.

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Per share or unit amount of distribution to shareholders. Includes, but is not limited to, dividend and capital gain. Excludes distribution for tax return of capital.

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Amount, after investment expense, of income earned from investments in securities and real estate. Includes, but is not limited to, real estate investment, policy loans, dividends, and interest. Excludes realized gain (loss) on investments.

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