Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011 Additional Paid-In Capital	Jul. 31, 2011 Unrealized Appreciation of Investments
Deferred tax expense on investments	$ (3)		$ (3)
Dividends per common share	$ 0.095	$ 0.095