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Number of equity securities sold.

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Percentage of consolidated shareholders' equity to compare against investment obligations of state and political subdivisions.

No definition available.

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Amount of gain (loss) realized from securities related to preferred stock classified as trading.

No definition available.

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- References

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Amount of realized gain on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of realized loss on investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of cash inflow from sale of investment in debt security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in other comprehensive income (available-for-sale).

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Amount of gain (loss) realized from securities classified as trading.

No definition available.