DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS - Adjustments for Book-tax Differences to Reflect Tax Character (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Undistributed net investment income	$ (1,299)	$ (373)
Accumulated net realized losses	1,310	373
Capital in excess of par value	$ (11)	$ 0

Investment Company, Distributable Earnings (Loss), Accumulated Ordinary Income (Loss) Adjustments

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