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Average Annual Total Returns - BRUCE FUND
12 Months Ended 60 Months Ended 120 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
S&P 500 Stock Index (reflects no deduction for fees)      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent 17.88% 14.42% 14.82%
BRUCE FUND      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Label [Optional Text] Return Before Taxes    
Average Annual Return, Percent 14.88% 5.01% 7.01%
BRUCE FUND | After Taxes on Distributions      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent 13.12% 3.05% 5.42%
BRUCE FUND | After Taxes on Distributions and Sales      
Prospectus [Line Items]      
Average Annual Return, Percent 9.87% 3.63% 5.31%