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Fair Value Measurements [Line Items]

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Number Of Securities

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The percentage of securities with prices quoted by vendors, calculated based on the total Fair Value in the hierarchy level (Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3).

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Amount of transfers of assets measured on a recurring basis out of Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy into Level 1.

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Fair value portion of investment securities, including, but not limited to, marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method.

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