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The number of derivative instruments of a particular group held by the entity.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Fair value of asset after deduction of liability.

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Fair value portion of liability contracts related to the exchange of different currencies, including, but not limited to, foreign currency options, forward (delivery or nondelivery) contracts, and swaps entered into.

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Fair value of financial and nonfinancial obligations.

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