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Financial Instruments - Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Table (Details) - Not designated as hedging instrument - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Investment Segment | Net gain from investment activities |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in income | [1] | $ 2,274 | $ (1,179)
Investment Segment | Net gain from investment activities | Equity contracts |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in income | [1] | 1,468 | (1,101)
Investment Segment | Net gain from investment activities | Credit contracts |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in income | [1] | 806 | (64)
Investment Segment | Net gain from investment activities | Commodity contracts |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in income | [1] |  | (14)
Energy Segment | Cost of goods sold |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Gain (loss) on derivatives not designated as hedging instruments recognized in income | [1] | $ 46 | $ 16
[1] | Gains (losses) recognized on derivatives are classified in net gain (loss) from investment activities in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for our Investment segment.

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