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Investments and Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) oz
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Unrealized gain (loss) for marketable securities | $ (122,800) |  | $ (174,700) |  |
Realized gain (loss) for marketable securities | (15,700) |  | (26,600) |  |
Revenue | 473,010 | $ 375,642 | 919,367 | $ 716,876 |
Equity securities, fv-ni, cost | 89,500 |  | 89,500 |  | $ 326,000
Alternative Investment |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Investment in physical commodities |  |  |  |  | $ 50,900
Investment in number of ounce of gold bars | oz |  |  |  |  | 100
Commercial Contract | Investment Agreement |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Maximum contract value | 754,900 |  | 754,900 |  |
Revenue | 31,400 |  | 70,600 |  |
Commercial Contract | Maximum | Investment Agreement |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Contractual option amounts | $ 116,200 |  | $ 116,200 |  |
Subscription contract term |  |  | 10 years |  |
Commercial Contract | Minimum | Investment Agreement |  |  |  |  |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Subscription contract term |  |  | 3 years |  |

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