Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income
Net Income	$ 11,541	$ 18,929	$ 54,387	$ 56,844
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	32,477	13,905	15,614	(2,432)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instrument	(10,222)	(7,203)	3,190	(10,119)
Change in unrealized appreciation on marketable securities	24	23	71	1,006
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	22,279	6,725	18,875	(11,545)
Comprehensive income	33,820	25,654	73,262	45,299
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(6,515)	(6,634)	(21,734)	(19,160)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(408)	(222)	(173)	64
Change in unrealized gain on derivative instruments	(142)	(109)	(396)	(259)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7,065)	(6,965)	(22,303)	(19,355)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to CPA 17 Global Stockholders	$ 26,755	$ 18,689	$ 50,959	$ 25,944