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Financial Information for Reportable Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2012
Unallocated
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| Pretax gain related to confidential resolution of a vendor dispute | $ 70 | ||
| Class action litigation and regulatory reserve | 7 | 320 | |
| Money market mutual fund charges | $ 132 | ||
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- Definition
Charges relating to Schwab's decision to cover the net remaining losses recognized by Schwab's money market mutual funds as a result of their investments in a single structured investment vehicle that defaulted in 2008 No definition available.
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- Definition
The net proceeds or assets obtained in excess of (less than) the net carrying amount of assets recorded, or assets distributed and liabilities assumed less than (in excess of) estimated litigation liability extinguished, in settlement of a litigation matter. Represents (for other than an insurance entity in its normal claims settlement process), the amount of income (expense) recognized in the period to settle pending or threatened litigation and insurance claims. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the gross amount awarded, to be received by, or to be remitted to the entity in settlement of litigation occurring during the period. No definition available.
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