CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Parentheticals) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Net investment income (in USD per share)	$ 0.21	$ 0.20

Investment Company, Distribution to Shareholders from Net Investment Income, Per Share

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