Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Investments in Equity Securities

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Investments in Equity Securities
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Investments in Equity Securities

(4) Investments in Equity Securities

Investments in equity securities, the majority of which are carried at fair value, are summarized as follows:

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June 30, 

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December 31, 

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2020

    

2019

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amounts in thousands

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Charter (a)

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$

2,732,999

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2,599,253

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Other investments (b)

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5,285

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6,040

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$

2,738,284

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2,605,293

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(a) A portion of the Charter equity securities are considered covered shares and subject to certain contractual restrictions in accordance with the indemnification agreement. See note 3 for additional discussion of the indemnification agreement.
(b) The Company has elected the measurement alternative for a portion of these securities where the fair value is not readily determinable.