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| Entity Registrant Name | First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II | ||||||||||||
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| Investment Objectives and Practices [Text Block] | Investment Objectives
The Fund’s primary objective is to seek a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund attempts to preserve capital.
Principal Investment Policies
The Fund pursues its investment objectives through investment in a portfolio of Senior
Loans. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives. Investment in Senior Loans involves credit
risk and, during periods of generally declining credit quality, it may be particularly difficult for the Fund to achieve its secondary investment
objective.
Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its Managed Assets
in a diversified portfolio of Senior Loans. The portion of the Fund’s assets invested in Senior Loans will vary from time to time consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives, changes in market prices for Senior Loans, changes in interest rates and other economic
and market factors. Senior Loans generally hold one of the most senior positions in the capital structure of a business entity (the “Borrower”), are typically secured with specific collateral and have a claim on the assets and/or stock of the Borrower that is senior
to that held by subordinated debtholders and stockholders of the Borrower. The proceeds of Senior Loans primarily are used to finance
leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, mergers, acquisitions, stock repurchases, and, to a lesser extent, to finance internal
growth and for other corporate purposes. Senior Loans have rates of interest which are typically redetermined either monthly, quarterly
or semiannually by reference to a base lending rate, plus a premium. The Senior Loans in which the Fund invests are primarily below
investment grade instruments, commonly referred to as “high yield” securities or “junk bonds.”
Under normal market conditions, the Fund may also:
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Invest up to 10% of its Managed Assets through purchasing revolving credit facilities,
investment grade debtor-in-possession financing, unsecured loans, other floating rate debt securities, such as notes, bonds,
and asset-backed securities (such as collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”)), investment grade loans and fixed income debt obligations of any maturity, money market instruments, such as commercial paper, and publicly-traded high yield debt
securities.
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Invest up to 10% of its Managed Assets in securities of:
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Firms that, at the time of acquisition, have defaulted on their debt obligations and/or
filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or have entered into a voluntary reorganization in
conjunction with their creditors and stakeholders in order to avoid a bankruptcy filing; or
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Firms prior to an event of default whose acute operating and/or financial problems
have resulted in the markets valuing their respective securities and debt at sufficiently discounted prices so as to be
yielding, should they not default, a significant premium over comparable duration U.S. Treasury bonds.
These foregoing investments are comprised of Senior Loans and, on limited occasions,
equity and debt securities acquired in connection therewith.
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Invest up to 15% of its Managed Assets in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign investments,
exclusively in developed countries and territories of those countries, but in no case will the Fund invest in securities
of issuers located in emerging markets.
It is anticipated that at least 80% of the Fund’s Managed Assets are invested in lower grade debt instruments, although from time to time all of the Fund’s Managed Assets may be invested in such lower grade debt instruments. The Fund may consider an expected
rating provided by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (“NRSRO”) as if it were a final rating. The Fund’s investments in debt instruments may have fixed or variable principal payments and all types of
interest rate and reset terms, including, but not limited to, fixed rate, adjustable rate, zero coupon, contingent, deferred, payment-in-kind
and auction rate features.
The Fund does not intend to purchase publicly-traded equity securities but may receive
such securities as a result of a restructuring of the debt of the issuer or the reorganization of a Senior Loan or as part of a package
of securities acquired together with the Senior Loans of an issuer.
The Fund may enter into certain derivative transactions to seek to manage the risks of the Fund’s portfolio securities and certain of these derivative transactions may provide investment leverage to the Fund’s portfolio. The Fund does not enter into derivative transactions as a principal part of its investment strategy.
“Managed Assets” means the gross asset value of the Fund (including assets attributable to the Fund’s preferred shares of beneficial interest (“Preferred Shares”), if any, and the principal amount of borrowings) minus the sum of the Fund’s accrued and unpaid dividends on any outstanding Preferred Shares and accrued liabilities (other than
the principal amount of any borrowings incurred or of commercial paper or notes issued by the Fund). For purposes of determining Managed
Assets, the liquidation preference of Preferred Shares is not treated as a liability. Percentage limitations described herein
are as of the time of investment by the Fund and may be exceeded on a going-forward basis as a result of market value fluctuations of the Fund’s portfolio and other events.
The Fund’s investment objectives are considered fundamental and may not be changed without shareholder approval. The remainder of the Fund’s investment policies, including its investment strategy, are considered non-fundamental and may be changed by the Board of Trustees without shareholder approval. The Fund will provide investors with at least 60 days’ prior notice of any change in the Fund’s investment strategy. There can be no assurance that the Fund’s investment objectives will be achieved.
Fundamental Investment Policies
The Fund, as a fundamental policy, may not:
1. With respect to 75% of its total assets, purchase any securities, if as a result more than 5% of the Fund’s total assets would then be invested in securities of any single issuer or if, as a result, the Fund would
hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any single issuer; provided, that Government securities (as defined
in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”)), securities issued by other investment companies and cash items (including receivables) shall not be counted for purposes of this limitation.
2. Purchase any security if, as a result of the purchase, 25% or more of the Fund’s total assets (taken at current value) would be invested in the securities of Borrowers and other issuers having their principal business
activities in the same industry; provided, that this limitation shall not apply with respect to obligations issued
or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or by its agencies or instrumentalities.
3. Borrow money, except as permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules thereunder and interpretations
thereof or pursuant to a Commission exemptive order.
4. Issue senior securities, as defined in the 1940 Act, other than: (i) preferred
shares which immediately after issuance will have asset coverage of at least 200%; (ii) indebtedness which immediately after issuance
will have asset coverage of at least 300%; (iii) the borrowings permitted by investment restriction 3 above, or (iv) pursuant
to a Commission exemptive order.
5. Make loans of money or property to any person, except for obtaining interests in
Senior Loans in accordance with its investment objectives, through loans of portfolio securities or the acquisition of
securities subject to repurchase agreements, or pursuant to a Commission rule or exemptive order.
6. Act as an underwriter of securities, except to the extent the Fund may be deemed
to be an underwriter in certain cases when disposing of its portfolio investments or acting as an agent or one of a group of
co-agents in originating Senior Loans.
7. Purchase or sell real estate, commodities or commodities contracts except pursuant
to the exercise by the Fund of its rights under loan agreements, bankruptcy or reorganization, or pursuant to a Commission rule
or exemptive order, and except to the extent the interests in Senior Loans the Fund may invest in are considered to
be interests in real estate, commodities or commodities contracts and except to the extent that hedging instruments the Fund may
invest in are considered to be commodities or commodities contracts.
For purposes of fundamental investment restriction numbers 1 and 2 above, the Fund
treats the Lender selling a participation and any persons interpositioned between the Lender and the Fund as an issuer. The Fund may
incur borrowings and/or issue series of notes or
other senior securities in an amount up to 33-1/3% (or such other percentage to the
extent permitted by the 1940 Act) of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) less all liabilities other than borrowings.
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| Risk Factors [Table Text Block] | Principal Risks
The Fund is a closed-end management investment company designed primarily as a long-term
investment and not as a trading vehicle. The Fund is not intended to be a complete investment program and, due to the uncertainty
inherent in all investments, there can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives. The following discussion
summarizes the principal risks associated with investing in the Fund, which includes the risk that you could lose some or all of
your investment in the Fund. The Fund is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 and, in accordance therewith, files reports, proxy statements and other information that is available
for review. The order of the below risk factors does not indicate the significance of any particular risk factor.
Credit Agency Risk. Credit ratings are determined by credit rating agencies and are only the opinions
of such entities. Ratings assigned by a rating agency are not absolute standards of credit quality and do not
evaluate market risk or the liquidity of securities. Any shortcomings or inefficiencies in credit rating agencies’ processes for determining credit ratings may adversely affect the credit ratings of securities held by the Fund or such credit rating agency’s ability to evaluate creditworthiness and, as a result, may adversely affect those securities’ perceived or actual credit risk.
Credit and Below-Investment Grade Securities Risk. Credit risk is the risk that the issuer or other obligated party of a debt security
in the Fund’s portfolio will fail to pay, or it is perceived that it will fail to pay, dividends or interest and/or repay principal, when due. Below-investment grade instruments, including instruments that are not rated but judged
to be of comparable quality, are commonly referred to as high-yield securities or “junk” bonds and are considered speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay dividends or interest and repay principal and are more susceptible to default or decline in
market value than investment grade securities due to adverse economic and business developments. High-yield securities are often unsecured
and subordinated to other creditors of the issuer. The market values for high-yield securities tend to be very volatile, and
these securities are generally less liquid than investment grade securities. For these reasons, an investment in the Fund is subject to the following
specific risks: (i) increased price sensitivity to changing interest rates and to a deteriorating economic environment; (ii) greater
risk of loss due to default or declining credit quality; (iii) adverse company specific events more likely to render the issuer unable to make
dividend, interest and/or principal payments; (iv) negative perception of the high-yield market which may depress the price and
liquidity of high-yield securities; (v) volatility; and (vi) liquidity.
Current Market Conditions Risk. Current market conditions risk is the risk that a particular investment, or shares
of the Fund in general, may fall in value due to current market conditions. As a means to fight inflation,
which remains at elevated levels, the Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks have raised interest rates; however, the
Federal Reserve has recently lowered interest rates and may continue to do so. U.S. regulators have proposed several changes to market
and issuer regulations which would directly impact the Fund, and any regulatory changes could adversely impact the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment strategies or make certain investments. Recent and potential future bank failures could result in disruption
to the broader banking industry or markets generally and reduce confidence in financial institutions and the economy as a whole,
which may also heighten market volatility and reduce liquidity. Additionally, challenges in commercial real estate markets, including
rising interest rates, declining valuations and increasing vacancies, could have a broader impact on financial markets. The ongoing
adversarial political climate in the United States, as well as political and diplomatic events both domestic and abroad, have and may
continue to have an adverse impact the U.S. regulatory landscape, markets and investor behavior, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s investments and operations. The change in administration resulting from the 2024 United States national elections
could result in significant impacts to international trade relations, tax and immigration policies, and other aspects of
the national and international political and financial landscape, which could affect, among other things, inflation and the securities markets
generally. Other unexpected political, regulatory and diplomatic events within the U.S. and abroad may affect investor and
consumer confidence and may adversely impact financial markets and the broader economy. For example, ongoing armed conflicts between
Russia and Ukraine in Europe and among Israel, Iran, Hamas and other militant groups in the Middle East, have caused and
could continue to cause significant market disruptions and volatility within the markets in Russia, Europe, the Middle East and
the United States. The hostilities and sanctions resulting from those hostilities have and could continue to have a significant impact
on certain Fund investments as well as Fund performance and liquidity. The economies of the United States and its trading partners,
as well as the financial markets generally, may be adversely impacted by trade disputes, including the imposition of tariffs and other
matters. For example, the United States has imposed trade barriers and restrictions on China. In addition, the Chinese government
is engaged in a longstanding dispute with Taiwan, continually threatening an invasion. If the political climate between the
United States and China does not improve or continues to deteriorate, if China were to attempt invading Taiwan, or if other geopolitical
conflicts develop or worsen, economies, markets and individual securities may be adversely affected, and the value of the Fund’s assets may go down. A public health crisis and the ensuing policies enacted by governments and central banks may cause significant
volatility and uncertainty in global financial
markets, negatively impacting global growth prospects. As the COVID-19 global pandemic
illustrated, such events may affect certain geographic regions, countries, sectors and industries more significantly than others.
Advancements in technology may also adversely impact markets and the overall performance of the Fund. For instance, the economy
may be significantly impacted by the advanced development and increased regulation of artificial intelligence. Additionally, cyber
security breaches of both government and non-government entities could have negative impacts on infrastructure and the ability
of such entities, including the Fund, to operate properly. These events, and any other future events, may adversely affect the prices and liquidity of the Fund’s portfolio investments and could result in disruptions in the trading markets.
Cyber Security Risk. The Fund is susceptible to potential operational risks through breaches in cyber security.
A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and unintentional events that may cause the Fund
to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption or lose operational capacity. Such events could cause the Fund to incur
regulatory penalties, reputational damage, additional compliance costs associated with corrective measures and/or financial loss.
Cyber security breaches may involve unauthorized access to the Fund’s digital information systems through “hacking” or malicious software coding, but may also result from outside attacks such as denial-of-service attacks through efforts to make network
services unavailable to intended users. In addition, cyber security breaches of the Fund’s third-party service providers, such as its administrator, transfer agent or custodian, or issuers in which the Fund invests, can also subject the Fund to many of the same risks
associated with direct cyber security breaches. The Fund has established risk management systems designed to reduce the risks associated
with cyber security. However, there is no guarantee that such efforts will succeed, especially because the Fund does not directly
control the cyber security systems of issuers or third party service providers. Substantial costs may be incurred by the Fund in order
to resolve or prevent cyber incidents in the future.
Financial Companies Risk. The Fund may invest in financial companies. Financial companies are subject to extensive
governmental regulation and intervention, which may adversely affect the scope of their activities,
the prices they can charge, the amount and types of capital they must maintain and, potentially, their size. Governmental regulation
may change frequently and may have significant adverse consequences for financial companies, including effects not intended by such
regulation. The impact of more stringent capital requirements, or recent or future regulation in various countries, on any individual
financial company or on financial companies as a whole cannot be predicted. Certain risks may impact the value of investments in financial
companies more severely than those of investments in other issuers, including the risks associated with companies that operate
with substantial financial leverage. Financial companies may also be adversely affected by volatility in interest rates, loan losses
and other customer defaults, decreases in the availability of money or asset valuations, credit rating downgrades and adverse conditions
in other related markets. Insurance companies in particular may be subject to severe price competition and/or rate regulation,
which may have an adverse impact on their profitability. Financial companies are also a target for cyber attacks and may experience
technology malfunctions and disruptions as a result.
Health Care Companies Risk. Through the Fund’s investments in senior loans, the Fund may be significantly exposed to companies in the health care sector. Health care companies are involved in medical services
or health care, including biotechnology research and production, drugs and pharmaceuticals and health care facilities and services. These
companies are subject to extensive competition, generic drug sales or the loss of patent protection, product liability litigation
and increased government regulation. Research and development costs of bringing new drugs to market are substantial, and there is no
guarantee that the product will ever come to market. Health care facility operators may be affected by the demand for services, efforts
by government or insurers to limit rates, restriction of government financial assistance and competition from other providers.
Illiquid Securities Risk. The Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in lower-quality debt issued
by companies that are highly leveraged. Lower-quality debt tends to be less liquid than higher-quality debt. Moreover,
smaller debt issues tend to be less liquid than larger debt issues. Although the resale or secondary market for senior loans is growing,
it is currently limited. There is no organized exchange or board of trade on which senior loans are traded. Instead, the secondary
market for senior loans is an unregulated inter-dealer or inter-bank resale market. In addition, senior loans in which the Fund
invests may require the consent of the borrower and/or agent prior to the settlement of the sale or assignment. These consent requirements can delay or impede the Fund’s ability to settle the sale of senior loans. Depending on market conditions, the Fund may have
difficulty disposing its senior loans, which may adversely impact its ability to obtain cash to repay debt, to pay dividends, to pay
expenses or to take advantage of new investment opportunities.
Illiquid securities may be difficult to dispose of at a fair price at the times when
the Fund believes it is desirable to do so. The market price of illiquid securities generally is more volatile than that of more liquid securities,
which may adversely affect the price that the Fund pays for or recovers upon the sale of such securities. Illiquid securities are
also more difficult to value, especially in challenging markets.
Information Technology Companies Risk. Information technology companies produce and provide hardware, software and information technology systems and services. Information technology companies are
generally subject to the following risks: rapidly changing technologies and existing product obsolescence; short product life cycles;
fierce competition; aggressive pricing and reduced
profit margins; the loss of patent, copyright and trademark protections; cyclical
market patterns; evolving industry standards; and frequent new product introductions and new market entrants. Information technology
companies may be smaller and less experienced companies, with limited product lines, markets or financial resources and fewer experienced
management or marketing personnel. Information technology company stocks, particularly those involved with the internet,
have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that are often unrelated to their operating performance. In addition,
information technology companies are particularly vulnerable to federal, state and local government regulation, and competition and
consolidation, both domestically and internationally, including competition from foreign competitors with lower production costs. Information
technology companies also face competition for services of qualified personnel and heavily rely on patents and intellectual property
rights and the ability to enforce such rights to maintain a competitive advantage.
Interest Rate Risk. The yield on the Fund’s common shares may rise or fall as market interest rates rise and fall, as senior loans pay interest at rates which float in response to changes in market rates. Changes in prevailing
interest rates can be expected to cause some fluctuation in the Fund’s net asset value. Similarly, a sudden and significant increase in market interest rates may cause a decline in the Fund’s net asset value.
Leverage Risk. The use of leverage by the Fund can magnify the effect of any losses. If the income
and gains from the securities and investments purchased with leverage proceeds do not cover the cost of leverage, the
return to the common shares will be less than if leverage had not been used. Leverage involves risks and special considerations for
common shareholders including: (i) the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of the common shares than
a comparable portfolio without leverage; (ii) the risk that fluctuations in interest rates on borrowings will reduce the return to the
common shareholders or will result in fluctuations in the dividends paid on the common shares; (iii) in a declining market, the use of leverage
is likely to cause a greater decline in the net asset value of the common shares than if the Fund were not leveraged, which may result
in a greater decline in the market price of the common shares; and (iv) when the Fund uses certain types of leverage, the investment
advisory fee payable to the Advisor will be higher than if the Fund did not use leverage.
Management Risk and Reliance on Key Personnel. The implementation of the Fund’s investment strategy depends upon the continued contributions of certain key employees of the Advisor, some of whom have
unique talents and experience and would be difficult to replace. The loss or interruption of the services of a key member of
the portfolio management team could have a negative impact on the Fund.
Market Discount from Net Asset Value. Shares of closed-end investment companies such as the Fund frequently trade at a
discount from their net asset value. The Fund cannot predict whether its common shares will
trade at, below or above net asset value.
Market Risk. Investments held by the Fund, as well as shares of the Fund itself, are subject to
market fluctuations caused by real or perceived adverse economic conditions, political events, regulatory factors or market
developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in securities prices. Shares of the Fund could decline in value or
underperform other investments as a result of the risk of loss associated with these market fluctuations. In addition, local, regional or
global events such as war, acts of terrorism, market manipulation, government defaults, government shutdowns, regulatory actions, political
changes, diplomatic developments, the imposition of sanctions and other similar measures, spread of infectious diseases
or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant negative impact on the Fund and its investments. Any
of such circumstances could have a materially negative impact on the value of the Fund’s shares, the liquidity of an investment, and result in increased market volatility. During any such events, the Fund’s shares may trade at increased premiums or discounts to their net asset value, the bid/ask spread on the Fund’s shares may widen and the returns on investment may fluctuate.
Non-U.S. Securities Risk. The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. Investing
in securities of non-U.S. issuers may involve certain risks not typically associated with investing
in securities of U.S. issuers. These risks include: (i) there may be less publicly available information about non-U.S. issuers or markets
due to less rigorous disclosure or accounting standards or regulatory practices; (ii) non-U.S. markets may be smaller, less liquid
and more volatile than the U.S. market; (iii) potential adverse effects of fluctuations in currency exchange rates or controls on the value of the Fund’s investments; (iv) the economies of non-U.S. countries may grow at slower rates than expected or may experience
a downturn or recession; (v) the impact of economic, political, social or diplomatic events; (vi) certain non-U.S. countries
may impose restrictions on the ability of non-U.S. issuers to make payments of principal and interest to investors located in the United
States due to blockage of non-U.S. currency exchanges or otherwise; and (vii) withholding and other non-U.S. taxes may decrease the Fund’s return. Foreign companies are generally not subject to the same accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards
as are U.S. companies. In addition, there may be difficulty in obtaining or enforcing a court judgment abroad. These risks may be
more pronounced to the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in companies located in one region.
Operational Risk. The Fund is subject to risks arising from various operational factors, including,
but not limited to, human error, processing and communication errors, errors of the Fund’s service providers, counterparties or other third-parties, failed or inadequate
processes and technology or systems failures. The Fund relies on third parties for
a range of services, including custody. Any delay or failure relating to engaging or maintaining such service providers may affect the Fund’s ability to meet its investment objectives. Although the Fund and the Advisor seek to reduce these operational risks through controls
and procedures, there is no way to completely protect against such risks.
Potential Conflicts of Interest Risk. First Trust and the portfolio managers have interests which may conflict with the
interests of the Fund. In particular, First Trust currently manages and may in the future manage and/or
advise other investment funds or accounts with the same or substantially similar investment objectives and strategies as the Fund.
In addition, while the Fund is using leverage, the amount of the fees paid to First Trust for investment advisory and management services
are higher than if the Fund did not use leverage because the fees paid are calculated based on managed assets. Therefore,
First Trust has a financial incentive to leverage the Fund.
Prepayment Risk. Loans are subject to prepayment risk. Prepayment risk is the risk that the borrower
on a loan will repay principal (in part or in whole) prior to the scheduled maturity date. The degree to which borrowers
prepay loans, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, may be affected by general business conditions,
interest rates, the financial condition of the borrower and competitive conditions among loan investors, among others. As such, prepayments
cannot be predicted with accuracy. Upon a prepayment, either in part or in full, the actual outstanding debt on which the Fund
derives interest income will be reduced. The Fund may not be able to reinvest the proceeds received on terms as favorable as the prepaid
loan.
Reinvestment Risk. Reinvestment risk is the risk that income from the Fund’s portfolio will decline if the Fund invests the proceeds from matured, traded or called instruments at market interest rates that are below the Fund’s portfolio’s current earnings rate. A decline in income could affect the common shares’ market price, level of distributions or the overall return of the Fund.
Risks Associated with Investments in Distressed Issuers. The Fund may invest in instruments of distressed issuers, including firms that have defaulted on their debt obligations and/or filed for bankruptcy protection.
Investing in such investments involves a far greater level of risk than investing in issuers whose debt obligations are being met and whose debt trades at or close to its “par” value. These investments are highly speculative with respect to the issuer’s ability to continue to make interest payments and/or to pay its principal obligations in full; can be very difficult to properly value, making them
susceptible to a high degree of price volatility and rendering them less liquid than performing debt obligations; and, for issuers involved
in a bankruptcy proceeding, can be subject to a high degree of uncertainty with regard to both the timing and the amount of the ultimate
settlement.
Second Lien Loan Risk. A second lien loan may have a claim on the same collateral pool as the first lien
or it may be secured by a separate set of assets. Second lien loans are typically secured by a second priority
security interest or lien on specified collateral securing the borrower’s obligation under the interest. Because second lien loans are second to first lien loans, they present a greater degree of investment risk. Specifically, these loans are subject to the additional
risk that the cash flow of the borrower and property securing the loan may be insufficient to meet scheduled payments after giving effect
to those loans with a higher priority. In addition, loans that have a lower than first lien priority on collateral of the borrower generally
have greater price volatility than those loans with a higher priority and may be less liquid.
Senior Loan Risk. The Fund invests in senior loans and therefore is subject to the risks associated
therewith. Investments in senior loans are subject to the same risks as investments in other types of debt securities,
including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and valuation risk (which may be heightened because of the limited public information
available regarding senior loans and because loan borrowers may be leveraged and tend to be more adversely affected by changes
in market or economic conditions). Further, no active trading market may exist for certain senior loans, which may impair the ability
of the Fund to realize full value in the event of the need to sell a senior loan and which may make it difficult to value senior loans. Senior loans may not be considered “securities” and the Fund may not be entitled to rely on the anti-fraud protections of the federal
securities laws.
In the event a borrower fails to pay scheduled interest or principal payments on a
senior loan held by the Fund, the Fund will experience a reduction in its income and a decline in the value of the senior loan,
which will likely reduce dividends and lead to a decline in the net asset value of the Fund’s common shares. If the Fund acquires a senior loan from another lender, for example, by acquiring a participation, the Fund may also be subject to credit risks with respect
to that lender. Although senior loans may be secured by specific collateral, the value of the collateral may not equal the Fund’s investment when the senior loan is acquired or may decline below the principal amount of the senior loan subsequent to the Fund’s investment. Also, to the extent that collateral consists of stock of the borrower or its subsidiaries or affiliates, the Fund bears the risk that the
stock may decline in value, be relatively illiquid, and/or may lose all or substantially all of its value, causing the senior loan to be under
collateralized. Therefore, the liquidation of the collateral underlying a senior loan may not satisfy the issuer’s obligation to the Fund in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal, and the collateral may not be readily liquidated. The senior loan market
has seen a significant increase in loans with weaker lender protections including, but not limited to, limited financial maintenance
covenants or, in some cases, no financial maintenance covenants (i.e., “covenant-lite loans”) that would typically be included in a traditional loan agreement and general
weakening of other restrictive covenants applicable to the borrower such as limitations
on incurrence of additional debt, restrictions on payments of junior debt or restrictions on dividends and distributions. Weaker lender
protections such as the absence of financial maintenance covenants in a loan agreement and the inclusion of “borrower-favorable” terms may impact recovery values and/or trading levels of senior loans in the future. The absence of financial maintenance
covenants in a loan agreement generally means that the lender may not be able to declare a default if financial performance deteriorates. This may hinder the Fund’s ability to reprice credit risk associated with a particular borrower and reduce the Fund’s ability to restructure a problematic loan and mitigate potential loss. As a result, the Fund’s exposure to losses on investments in senior loans may be increased, especially during a downturn in the credit cycle or changes in market or economic conditions.
Valuation Risk. The valuation of senior loans may carry more risk than that of common stock. Because
the secondary market for senior loans is limited, it may be difficult to value the loans held by the Fund.
Market quotations may not be readily available for some senior loans and valuation may require more research than for liquid securities. In
addition, elements of judgment may play a greater role in the valuation of senior loans than for securities with a secondary market,
because there is less reliable objective data available. These difficulties may lead to inaccurate asset pricing.
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| Effects of Leverage [Text Block] | Effects of Leverage
The aggregate principal amount of borrowings under the credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with The Toronto-Dominion Bank, New York Branch represented approximately 16.42% of Managed Assets as of May
31, 2025. Asset coverage with respect to the borrowings was 609.02% as of May 31, 2025 and the Fund had $66,000,000 of unutilized
funds available for borrowing under the Credit Agreement as of that date. As of May 31, 2025, the maximum commitment amount
of the Credit Agreement was $120,000,000. As of May 31, 2025, the approximate average annual interest and fee rate was 5.80%.
Assuming that the Fund’s leverage costs remain as described above (at an assumed average annual cost of 5.80%), the annual return that the Fund’s portfolio must experience (net of expenses) in order to cover its leverage costs would be 0.95%.
The following table is furnished in response to requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). It is designed to illustrate the effect of leverage on Common Share total return, assuming investment
portfolio total returns (comprised of income and changes in the value of securities held in the Fund’s portfolio) of (10%), (5%), 0%, 5% and 10%. These assumed investment portfolio returns are hypothetical figures and are not necessarily indicative of the investment
portfolio returns experienced or expected to be experienced by the Fund.
The table further assumes leverage representing 16.42% of the Fund’s Managed Assets, net of expenses, and an annual leverage interest and fee rate of 5.80%.
Common share total return is composed of two elements: the common share dividends
paid by the Fund (the amount of which is largely determined by the net investment income of the Fund after paying dividends
or interest on its leverage instruments) and gains or losses on the value of the securities the Fund owns. As required by SEC rules,
the table above assumes that the Fund is more likely to suffer capital losses than to enjoy capital appreciation. For example, to assume
a total return of 0% the Fund must assume that the interest it receives on its debt security investments is entirely offset by losses
in the value of those investments.
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| Annual Interest Rate [Percent] | 5.80% | ||||||||||||
| Annual Coverage Return Rate [Percent] | 0.95% | ||||||||||||
| Effects of Leverage [Table Text Block] |
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| Return at Minus Ten [Percent] | (13.10%) | ||||||||||||
| Return at Minus Five [Percent] | (7.12%) | ||||||||||||
| Return at Zero [Percent] | (1.14%) | ||||||||||||
| Return at Plus Five [Percent] | 4.84% | ||||||||||||
| Return at Plus Ten [Percent] | 10.83% | ||||||||||||
| Effects of Leverage, Purpose [Text Block] | The following table is furnished in response to requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). It is designed to illustrate the effect of leverage on Common Share total return, assuming investment
portfolio total returns (comprised of income and changes in the value of securities held in the Fund’s portfolio) of (10%), (5%), 0%, 5% and 10%. These assumed investment portfolio returns are hypothetical figures and are not necessarily indicative of the investment
portfolio returns experienced or expected to be experienced by the Fund.
The table further assumes leverage representing 16.42% of the Fund’s Managed Assets, net of expenses, and an annual leverage interest and fee rate of 5.80%.
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| Share Price | $ 9.91 | ||||||||||||
| NAV Per Share | $ 10.58 | ||||||||||||
| Latest Premium (Discount) to NAV [Percent] | (6.33%) | ||||||||||||
| Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding Security, Title [Text Block] | Number of Common Shares outstanding (unlimited number of Common Shares has been authorized) | ||||||||||||
| Outstanding Security, Held [Shares] | shares | 25,983,388 | ||||||||||||
| Credit Agency Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Credit Agency Risk. Credit ratings are determined by credit rating agencies and are only the opinions
of such entities. Ratings assigned by a rating agency are not absolute standards of credit quality and do not
evaluate market risk or the liquidity of securities. Any shortcomings or inefficiencies in credit rating agencies’ processes for determining credit ratings may adversely affect the credit ratings of securities held by the Fund or such credit rating agency’s ability to evaluate creditworthiness and, as a result, may adversely affect those securities’ perceived or actual credit risk.
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| Credit And Below Investment Grade Securities Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Credit and Below-Investment Grade Securities Risk. Credit risk is the risk that the issuer or other obligated party of a debt security
in the Fund’s portfolio will fail to pay, or it is perceived that it will fail to pay, dividends or interest and/or repay principal, when due. Below-investment grade instruments, including instruments that are not rated but judged
to be of comparable quality, are commonly referred to as high-yield securities or “junk” bonds and are considered speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay dividends or interest and repay principal and are more susceptible to default or decline in
market value than investment grade securities due to adverse economic and business developments. High-yield securities are often unsecured
and subordinated to other creditors of the issuer. The market values for high-yield securities tend to be very volatile, and
these securities are generally less liquid than investment grade securities. For these reasons, an investment in the Fund is subject to the following
specific risks: (i) increased price sensitivity to changing interest rates and to a deteriorating economic environment; (ii) greater
risk of loss due to default or declining credit quality; (iii) adverse company specific events more likely to render the issuer unable to make
dividend, interest and/or principal payments; (iv) negative perception of the high-yield market which may depress the price and
liquidity of high-yield securities; (v) volatility; and (vi) liquidity.
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| Current Market Conditions Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Current Market Conditions Risk. Current market conditions risk is the risk that a particular investment, or shares
of the Fund in general, may fall in value due to current market conditions. As a means to fight inflation,
which remains at elevated levels, the Federal Reserve and certain foreign central banks have raised interest rates; however, the
Federal Reserve has recently lowered interest rates and may continue to do so. U.S. regulators have proposed several changes to market
and issuer regulations which would directly impact the Fund, and any regulatory changes could adversely impact the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment strategies or make certain investments. Recent and potential future bank failures could result in disruption
to the broader banking industry or markets generally and reduce confidence in financial institutions and the economy as a whole,
which may also heighten market volatility and reduce liquidity. Additionally, challenges in commercial real estate markets, including
rising interest rates, declining valuations and increasing vacancies, could have a broader impact on financial markets. The ongoing
adversarial political climate in the United States, as well as political and diplomatic events both domestic and abroad, have and may
continue to have an adverse impact the U.S. regulatory landscape, markets and investor behavior, which could have a negative impact on the Fund’s investments and operations. The change in administration resulting from the 2024 United States national elections
could result in significant impacts to international trade relations, tax and immigration policies, and other aspects of
the national and international political and financial landscape, which could affect, among other things, inflation and the securities markets
generally. Other unexpected political, regulatory and diplomatic events within the U.S. and abroad may affect investor and
consumer confidence and may adversely impact financial markets and the broader economy. For example, ongoing armed conflicts between
Russia and Ukraine in Europe and among Israel, Iran, Hamas and other militant groups in the Middle East, have caused and
could continue to cause significant market disruptions and volatility within the markets in Russia, Europe, the Middle East and
the United States. The hostilities and sanctions resulting from those hostilities have and could continue to have a significant impact
on certain Fund investments as well as Fund performance and liquidity. The economies of the United States and its trading partners,
as well as the financial markets generally, may be adversely impacted by trade disputes, including the imposition of tariffs and other
matters. For example, the United States has imposed trade barriers and restrictions on China. In addition, the Chinese government
is engaged in a longstanding dispute with Taiwan, continually threatening an invasion. If the political climate between the
United States and China does not improve or continues to deteriorate, if China were to attempt invading Taiwan, or if other geopolitical
conflicts develop or worsen, economies, markets and individual securities may be adversely affected, and the value of the Fund’s assets may go down. A public health crisis and the ensuing policies enacted by governments and central banks may cause significant
volatility and uncertainty in global financial
markets, negatively impacting global growth prospects. As the COVID-19 global pandemic
illustrated, such events may affect certain geographic regions, countries, sectors and industries more significantly than others.
Advancements in technology may also adversely impact markets and the overall performance of the Fund. For instance, the economy
may be significantly impacted by the advanced development and increased regulation of artificial intelligence. Additionally, cyber
security breaches of both government and non-government entities could have negative impacts on infrastructure and the ability
of such entities, including the Fund, to operate properly. These events, and any other future events, may adversely affect the prices and liquidity of the Fund’s portfolio investments and could result in disruptions in the trading markets.
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| Cyber Security Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Cyber Security Risk. The Fund is susceptible to potential operational risks through breaches in cyber security.
A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and unintentional events that may cause the Fund
to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption or lose operational capacity. Such events could cause the Fund to incur
regulatory penalties, reputational damage, additional compliance costs associated with corrective measures and/or financial loss.
Cyber security breaches may involve unauthorized access to the Fund’s digital information systems through “hacking” or malicious software coding, but may also result from outside attacks such as denial-of-service attacks through efforts to make network
services unavailable to intended users. In addition, cyber security breaches of the Fund’s third-party service providers, such as its administrator, transfer agent or custodian, or issuers in which the Fund invests, can also subject the Fund to many of the same risks
associated with direct cyber security breaches. The Fund has established risk management systems designed to reduce the risks associated
with cyber security. However, there is no guarantee that such efforts will succeed, especially because the Fund does not directly
control the cyber security systems of issuers or third party service providers. Substantial costs may be incurred by the Fund in order
to resolve or prevent cyber incidents in the future.
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| Financial Companies Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Financial Companies Risk. The Fund may invest in financial companies. Financial companies are subject to extensive
governmental regulation and intervention, which may adversely affect the scope of their activities,
the prices they can charge, the amount and types of capital they must maintain and, potentially, their size. Governmental regulation
may change frequently and may have significant adverse consequences for financial companies, including effects not intended by such
regulation. The impact of more stringent capital requirements, or recent or future regulation in various countries, on any individual
financial company or on financial companies as a whole cannot be predicted. Certain risks may impact the value of investments in financial
companies more severely than those of investments in other issuers, including the risks associated with companies that operate
with substantial financial leverage. Financial companies may also be adversely affected by volatility in interest rates, loan losses
and other customer defaults, decreases in the availability of money or asset valuations, credit rating downgrades and adverse conditions
in other related markets. Insurance companies in particular may be subject to severe price competition and/or rate regulation,
which may have an adverse impact on their profitability. Financial companies are also a target for cyber attacks and may experience
technology malfunctions and disruptions as a result.
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| Health Care Companies Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Health Care Companies Risk. Through the Fund’s investments in senior loans, the Fund may be significantly exposed to companies in the health care sector. Health care companies are involved in medical services
or health care, including biotechnology research and production, drugs and pharmaceuticals and health care facilities and services. These
companies are subject to extensive competition, generic drug sales or the loss of patent protection, product liability litigation
and increased government regulation. Research and development costs of bringing new drugs to market are substantial, and there is no
guarantee that the product will ever come to market. Health care facility operators may be affected by the demand for services, efforts
by government or insurers to limit rates, restriction of government financial assistance and competition from other providers.
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| Illiquid Securities Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Illiquid Securities Risk. The Fund invests a substantial portion of its assets in lower-quality debt issued
by companies that are highly leveraged. Lower-quality debt tends to be less liquid than higher-quality debt. Moreover,
smaller debt issues tend to be less liquid than larger debt issues. Although the resale or secondary market for senior loans is growing,
it is currently limited. There is no organized exchange or board of trade on which senior loans are traded. Instead, the secondary
market for senior loans is an unregulated inter-dealer or inter-bank resale market. In addition, senior loans in which the Fund
invests may require the consent of the borrower and/or agent prior to the settlement of the sale or assignment. These consent requirements can delay or impede the Fund’s ability to settle the sale of senior loans. Depending on market conditions, the Fund may have
difficulty disposing its senior loans, which may adversely impact its ability to obtain cash to repay debt, to pay dividends, to pay
expenses or to take advantage of new investment opportunities.
Illiquid securities may be difficult to dispose of at a fair price at the times when
the Fund believes it is desirable to do so. The market price of illiquid securities generally is more volatile than that of more liquid securities,
which may adversely affect the price that the Fund pays for or recovers upon the sale of such securities. Illiquid securities are
also more difficult to value, especially in challenging markets.
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| Information Technology Companies Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Information Technology Companies Risk. Information technology companies produce and provide hardware, software and information technology systems and services. Information technology companies are
generally subject to the following risks: rapidly changing technologies and existing product obsolescence; short product life cycles;
fierce competition; aggressive pricing and reduced
profit margins; the loss of patent, copyright and trademark protections; cyclical
market patterns; evolving industry standards; and frequent new product introductions and new market entrants. Information technology
companies may be smaller and less experienced companies, with limited product lines, markets or financial resources and fewer experienced
management or marketing personnel. Information technology company stocks, particularly those involved with the internet,
have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that are often unrelated to their operating performance. In addition,
information technology companies are particularly vulnerable to federal, state and local government regulation, and competition and
consolidation, both domestically and internationally, including competition from foreign competitors with lower production costs. Information
technology companies also face competition for services of qualified personnel and heavily rely on patents and intellectual property
rights and the ability to enforce such rights to maintain a competitive advantage.
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| Leverage Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Leverage Risk. The use of leverage by the Fund can magnify the effect of any losses. If the income
and gains from the securities and investments purchased with leverage proceeds do not cover the cost of leverage, the
return to the common shares will be less than if leverage had not been used. Leverage involves risks and special considerations for
common shareholders including: (i) the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of the common shares than
a comparable portfolio without leverage; (ii) the risk that fluctuations in interest rates on borrowings will reduce the return to the
common shareholders or will result in fluctuations in the dividends paid on the common shares; (iii) in a declining market, the use of leverage
is likely to cause a greater decline in the net asset value of the common shares than if the Fund were not leveraged, which may result
in a greater decline in the market price of the common shares; and (iv) when the Fund uses certain types of leverage, the investment
advisory fee payable to the Advisor will be higher than if the Fund did not use leverage.
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| Management Risk And Reliance On Key Personnel [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Management Risk and Reliance on Key Personnel. The implementation of the Fund’s investment strategy depends upon the continued contributions of certain key employees of the Advisor, some of whom have
unique talents and experience and would be difficult to replace. The loss or interruption of the services of a key member of
the portfolio management team could have a negative impact on the Fund.
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| Market Discount From Net Asset Value [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Market Discount from Net Asset Value. Shares of closed-end investment companies such as the Fund frequently trade at a
discount from their net asset value. The Fund cannot predict whether its common shares will
trade at, below or above net asset value.
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| Market Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Market Risk. Investments held by the Fund, as well as shares of the Fund itself, are subject to
market fluctuations caused by real or perceived adverse economic conditions, political events, regulatory factors or market
developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in securities prices. Shares of the Fund could decline in value or
underperform other investments as a result of the risk of loss associated with these market fluctuations. In addition, local, regional or
global events such as war, acts of terrorism, market manipulation, government defaults, government shutdowns, regulatory actions, political
changes, diplomatic developments, the imposition of sanctions and other similar measures, spread of infectious diseases
or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant negative impact on the Fund and its investments. Any
of such circumstances could have a materially negative impact on the value of the Fund’s shares, the liquidity of an investment, and result in increased market volatility. During any such events, the Fund’s shares may trade at increased premiums or discounts to their net asset value, the bid/ask spread on the Fund’s shares may widen and the returns on investment may fluctuate.
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| Non U S Securities Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Non-U.S. Securities Risk. The Fund may invest a portion of its assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. Investing
in securities of non-U.S. issuers may involve certain risks not typically associated with investing
in securities of U.S. issuers. These risks include: (i) there may be less publicly available information about non-U.S. issuers or markets
due to less rigorous disclosure or accounting standards or regulatory practices; (ii) non-U.S. markets may be smaller, less liquid
and more volatile than the U.S. market; (iii) potential adverse effects of fluctuations in currency exchange rates or controls on the value of the Fund’s investments; (iv) the economies of non-U.S. countries may grow at slower rates than expected or may experience
a downturn or recession; (v) the impact of economic, political, social or diplomatic events; (vi) certain non-U.S. countries
may impose restrictions on the ability of non-U.S. issuers to make payments of principal and interest to investors located in the United
States due to blockage of non-U.S. currency exchanges or otherwise; and (vii) withholding and other non-U.S. taxes may decrease the Fund’s return. Foreign companies are generally not subject to the same accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards
as are U.S. companies. In addition, there may be difficulty in obtaining or enforcing a court judgment abroad. These risks may be
more pronounced to the extent that the Fund invests a significant amount of its assets in companies located in one region.
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| Operational Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Operational Risk. The Fund is subject to risks arising from various operational factors, including,
but not limited to, human error, processing and communication errors, errors of the Fund’s service providers, counterparties or other third-parties, failed or inadequate
processes and technology or systems failures. The Fund relies on third parties for
a range of services, including custody. Any delay or failure relating to engaging or maintaining such service providers may affect the Fund’s ability to meet its investment objectives. Although the Fund and the Advisor seek to reduce these operational risks through controls
and procedures, there is no way to completely protect against such risks.
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| Potential Conflicts Of Interest Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Potential Conflicts of Interest Risk. First Trust and the portfolio managers have interests which may conflict with the
interests of the Fund. In particular, First Trust currently manages and may in the future manage and/or
advise other investment funds or accounts with the same or substantially similar investment objectives and strategies as the Fund.
In addition, while the Fund is using leverage, the amount of the fees paid to First Trust for investment advisory and management services
are higher than if the Fund did not use leverage because the fees paid are calculated based on managed assets. Therefore,
First Trust has a financial incentive to leverage the Fund.
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| Prepayment Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Prepayment Risk. Loans are subject to prepayment risk. Prepayment risk is the risk that the borrower
on a loan will repay principal (in part or in whole) prior to the scheduled maturity date. The degree to which borrowers
prepay loans, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, may be affected by general business conditions,
interest rates, the financial condition of the borrower and competitive conditions among loan investors, among others. As such, prepayments
cannot be predicted with accuracy. Upon a prepayment, either in part or in full, the actual outstanding debt on which the Fund
derives interest income will be reduced. The Fund may not be able to reinvest the proceeds received on terms as favorable as the prepaid
loan.
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| Reinvestment Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Reinvestment Risk. Reinvestment risk is the risk that income from the Fund’s portfolio will decline if the Fund invests the proceeds from matured, traded or called instruments at market interest rates that are below the Fund’s portfolio’s current earnings rate. A decline in income could affect the common shares’ market price, level of distributions or the overall return of the Fund.
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| Risks Associated With Investments In Distressed Issuers [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Risks Associated with Investments in Distressed Issuers. The Fund may invest in instruments of distressed issuers, including firms that have defaulted on their debt obligations and/or filed for bankruptcy protection.
Investing in such investments involves a far greater level of risk than investing in issuers whose debt obligations are being met and whose debt trades at or close to its “par” value. These investments are highly speculative with respect to the issuer’s ability to continue to make interest payments and/or to pay its principal obligations in full; can be very difficult to properly value, making them
susceptible to a high degree of price volatility and rendering them less liquid than performing debt obligations; and, for issuers involved
in a bankruptcy proceeding, can be subject to a high degree of uncertainty with regard to both the timing and the amount of the ultimate
settlement.
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| Second Lien Loan Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Second Lien Loan Risk. A second lien loan may have a claim on the same collateral pool as the first lien
or it may be secured by a separate set of assets. Second lien loans are typically secured by a second priority
security interest or lien on specified collateral securing the borrower’s obligation under the interest. Because second lien loans are second to first lien loans, they present a greater degree of investment risk. Specifically, these loans are subject to the additional
risk that the cash flow of the borrower and property securing the loan may be insufficient to meet scheduled payments after giving effect
to those loans with a higher priority. In addition, loans that have a lower than first lien priority on collateral of the borrower generally
have greater price volatility than those loans with a higher priority and may be less liquid.
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| Senior Loan Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Senior Loan Risk. The Fund invests in senior loans and therefore is subject to the risks associated
therewith. Investments in senior loans are subject to the same risks as investments in other types of debt securities,
including credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and valuation risk (which may be heightened because of the limited public information
available regarding senior loans and because loan borrowers may be leveraged and tend to be more adversely affected by changes
in market or economic conditions). Further, no active trading market may exist for certain senior loans, which may impair the ability
of the Fund to realize full value in the event of the need to sell a senior loan and which may make it difficult to value senior loans. Senior loans may not be considered “securities” and the Fund may not be entitled to rely on the anti-fraud protections of the federal
securities laws.
In the event a borrower fails to pay scheduled interest or principal payments on a
senior loan held by the Fund, the Fund will experience a reduction in its income and a decline in the value of the senior loan,
which will likely reduce dividends and lead to a decline in the net asset value of the Fund’s common shares. If the Fund acquires a senior loan from another lender, for example, by acquiring a participation, the Fund may also be subject to credit risks with respect
to that lender. Although senior loans may be secured by specific collateral, the value of the collateral may not equal the Fund’s investment when the senior loan is acquired or may decline below the principal amount of the senior loan subsequent to the Fund’s investment. Also, to the extent that collateral consists of stock of the borrower or its subsidiaries or affiliates, the Fund bears the risk that the
stock may decline in value, be relatively illiquid, and/or may lose all or substantially all of its value, causing the senior loan to be under
collateralized. Therefore, the liquidation of the collateral underlying a senior loan may not satisfy the issuer’s obligation to the Fund in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal, and the collateral may not be readily liquidated. The senior loan market
has seen a significant increase in loans with weaker lender protections including, but not limited to, limited financial maintenance
covenants or, in some cases, no financial maintenance covenants (i.e., “covenant-lite loans”) that would typically be included in a traditional loan agreement and general
weakening of other restrictive covenants applicable to the borrower such as limitations
on incurrence of additional debt, restrictions on payments of junior debt or restrictions on dividends and distributions. Weaker lender
protections such as the absence of financial maintenance covenants in a loan agreement and the inclusion of “borrower-favorable” terms may impact recovery values and/or trading levels of senior loans in the future. The absence of financial maintenance
covenants in a loan agreement generally means that the lender may not be able to declare a default if financial performance deteriorates. This may hinder the Fund’s ability to reprice credit risk associated with a particular borrower and reduce the Fund’s ability to restructure a problematic loan and mitigate potential loss. As a result, the Fund’s exposure to losses on investments in senior loans may be increased, especially during a downturn in the credit cycle or changes in market or economic conditions.
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| Valuation Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Valuation Risk. The valuation of senior loans may carry more risk than that of common stock. Because
the secondary market for senior loans is limited, it may be difficult to value the loans held by the Fund.
Market quotations may not be readily available for some senior loans and valuation may require more research than for liquid securities. In
addition, elements of judgment may play a greater role in the valuation of senior loans than for securities with a secondary market,
because there is less reliable objective data available. These difficulties may lead to inaccurate asset pricing.
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| Interest Rate Risk [Member] | |||||||||||||
| General Description of Registrant [Abstract] | |||||||||||||
| Risk [Text Block] | Interest Rate Risk. The yield on the Fund’s common shares may rise or fall as market interest rates rise and fall, as senior loans pay interest at rates which float in response to changes in market rates. Changes in prevailing
interest rates can be expected to cause some fluctuation in the Fund’s net asset value. Similarly, a sudden and significant increase in market interest rates may cause a decline in the Fund’s net asset value.
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