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Derivative Instruments - Summary of net realized gains (losses) recorded in the consolidated statements of income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments | [1] | $ (45,684) | $ (51,109) | $ (69,395) | $ (14,993)
Not designated as hedging instrument |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |  | (45,684) | (51,109) | (69,395) | (14,993)
Not designated as hedging instrument | Futures contracts |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |  | (39,205) | (54,759) | (85,979) | (7,321)
Not designated as hedging instrument | Foreign currency forward contracts |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |  | (25,638) | 1,295 | (27,676) | (20,776)
Not designated as hedging instrument | TBAs |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |  | 0 | 0 | (51) | 0
Not designated as hedging instrument | Other |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |  |  |  |  |
Net realized gains (losses) on derivative instruments | [2] | $ 19,159 | $ 2,355 | $ 44,311 | $ 13,104
[1] | See note 9 for information on the Company’s derivative instruments.
[2] | Includes realized gains and losses on swaps, options and other derivatives contracts

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