Investments

Our investments, which are recorded in Short-term and other investments or Investments, consisted of the following at December 31:



	2017		2016
Equity method investments ⁽¹⁾		$1,214		$1,242
Time deposits	613		665
Available-for-sale investments	508		537
Other investments	30		33
Restricted cash & cash equivalents ⁽²⁾	74		68
Total		$2,439		$2,545


⁽¹⁾	Dividends received were $247 and $314 during 2017 and 2016. Retained earnings at December 31, 2017 include undistributed earnings from our equity method investments of $307.


⁽²⁾	Reflects amounts restricted in support of our workers’ compensation programs, employee benefit programs, and insurance premiums.

Equity Method Investments

Our equity method investments consisted of the following as of December 31:



	Segment	Ownership Percentages	Investment Balance
			2017		2016
United Launch Alliance	BDS	50%		$889		$914
Other	BCA, BDS, and BGS		325		328
Total equity method investments				$1,214		$1,242