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This item represents the amount of the total realized and unrealized gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets) in market making revenues; the fair value of which assets was or is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

No definition available.

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This item represents the amount of the total realized and unrealized gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets) in interest income; the fair value of which liabilities were or are measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

No definition available.

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This item represents the amount of the total realized and unrealized gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets) in market making revenues; the fair value of which liabilities were or are measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

No definition available.

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This item represents the amount of the total realized and unrealized gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets) in other principal transactions revenues; the fair value of which liabilities were or are measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

No definition available.