Consolidated Statement Of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest income	$ 21,496	$ 18,382
EXPENSES
Base management fee	2,364	1,967
Incentive fee	0	2,055
Interest expense	2,627	2,142
Other investment related expenses	430	0
Compensation expense	327	328
Custody and other fees	408	318
Professional fees	641	440
Agency and administration fees	293	264
Insurance expense	189	180
Directors' fees and expenses	73	77
Share-based LTIP expense	63	42
Total expenses	7,415	7,813
NET INVESTMENT INCOME	14,081	10,569
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investments	9,843	13,997
Financial derivatives	1,218	(1,405)
Foreign currency transactions	347	0
Total net realized gain (loss) on investments, financial derivatives, and foreign currency transactions	11,408	12,592
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on:
Investments	(147)	22,839
Financial derivatives	(2,439)	(5,254)
Foreign currency translation	(65)	0
Total Net Unrealized Gain Loss On Investments, Financial derivatives, and Foreign currency translation	(2,651)	17,585
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES, AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS/TRANSLATION	8,757	30,177
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	22,838	40,746
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	203	411
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ 22,635	$ 40,335
NET INCREASE IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS PER SHARE:
Basic and Diluted (in usd per share)	$ 0.88	$ 1.94