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Fair value hedge

Derivative instruments used to eliminate the risk of changes in the fair value of assets, liabilities or certain types of company commitments. Changes in the fair values of derivative instruments that are designated and effective as fair value hedges are recorded in earnings, but are offset by corresponding changes in the fair values of the hedged items.