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Fair Value Disclosures - Investments Measured at Fair Value Based on Net Asset Value Per Share (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
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9 Months Ended |
12 Months Ended |
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Aug. 31, 2014
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Nov. 30, 2013
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| Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |
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| Fair Value |
$ 112,818 |
$ 91,633 |
| Unfunded Commitments |
26,117 |
40,910 |
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Equity Long/Short Hedge Funds [Member]
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| Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |
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| Fair Value |
39,452 |
20,927 |
| Unfunded Commitments |
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| Redemption Frequency (if currently eligible) |
Monthly, Quarterly |
Monthly, Quarterly |
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High Yield Hedge Funds [Member]
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| Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |
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| Fair Value |
210 |
244 |
| Unfunded Commitments |
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| Redemption Frequency (if currently eligible) |
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Fund of Funds [Member]
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| Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |
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| Fair Value |
334 |
494 |
| Unfunded Commitments |
94 |
94 |
| Redemption Frequency (if currently eligible) |
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Equity Funds [Member]
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| Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |
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| Fair Value |
69,232 |
66,495 |
| Unfunded Commitments |
26,023 |
40,816 |
| Redemption Frequency (if currently eligible) |
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Convertible Bond Funds [Member]
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| Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |
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| Fair Value |
3,590 |
3,473 |
| Unfunded Commitments |
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| Redemption Frequency (if currently eligible) |
At Will |
At Will |