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EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates [abstract]  
EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS
EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS
The following tables presents the change in the balance of investments in associates and joint ventures:
AS AT AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUN. 30, 2020
(MILLIONS)
 
Balance, beginning of period
$
40,698

Additions, net of (disposals)1
1,945

Share of comprehensive loss
(1,249
)
Distributions received
(485
)
Return of capital
(40
)
Foreign currency translation and other
(1,656
)
Balance, end of period
$
39,213


1.
Includes assets sold, amounts reclassified to held for sale.
Additions, net of disposals, of $1.9 billion during the period relate primarily to the acquisition of a $1.3 billion interest in BrandSafway in the first quarter of 2020.