Fund management fee percent.

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- Definition

Element represents the percentage of stockholders controlling a related party.

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- Definition

The carrying amount of assets an investment adviser manages on behalf of investors.

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- Definition

Amount of unrealized and realized gain (loss) on investment in marketable security, including other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI).

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- Definition

Amount of transactions with related party during the financial reporting period.

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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
	May 02, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Balance with Fund Manager		$ 14,613,000	$ 16,270,000
Investment income generated from mutual funds		$ 206,000	$ (28,000)
Minimum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of stockholders controlling a related party		10.00%	10.00%
Maximum [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fund management fee percent		0.35%
Aggregate loan amount to cover expense related to SPAC IPO pursuant to promissory note	$ 150,000
Other Income [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment income generated from mutual funds		$ 493,000	$ 203,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Balance with Fund Manager		8,992,000	12,506,000
Marketable Securities [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Balance with Fund Manager		$ 5,621,000	$ 3,764,000