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NICHOLAS FUND INC [Member] Investment Objectives and Goals - NICHOLAS FUND INC - NICHOLAS FUND INC
Mar. 31, 2025
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading] SUMMARY
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]
The Fund strives to increase the value of your investment over the long-term (“long-term growth”).