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INVESTMENTS:
Investment securities are recorded at fair value and are classified as trading securities. Investments classified as trading securities primarily consisted of equity and fixed income mutual funds. The market value of these investments exceeded cost by $785 and $414 at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are recorded in investment income. Realized gains (losses) for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 were not material. Other investments include ownership interests in various entities of less than 20%, which are recorded under the cost method of accounting.
At September 30, 2017 and 2016, non-current investments were as follows:
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- Definition The entire disclosure for investments in certain debt and equity securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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