Carrying value of the liabilities of lending commitments held-for-investment.

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Commitments to invest in funds managed by the firm.

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Estimated fair value of the liabilities of lending commitments held-for-investment.

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Estimated Fair Value Of Liabilities Of Lending Commitments Held For Sale

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Guarantor Obligations, Requested Payment

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Summary Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]

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Describes the nature of any assets held either as collateral or by third parties that, upon the occurrence of any triggering event or condition under the guarantee, the guarantor can obtain and liquidate to recover all or a portion of the amounts paid under the guarantee.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 460
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 50
-Paragraph 4
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Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.

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Amount of expected credit loss for credit exposure on off-balance-sheet commitment, including but not limited to, loan commitment, standby letter of credit, financial guarantee not accounted for as insurance. Excludes off-balance sheet credit exposure accounted for as insurance and instrument accounted for under derivatives and hedging.

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-Topic 326
-SubTopic 20
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 45
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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025	Mar. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Summary Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Carrying value of lending commitments liabilities		$ 1,080	$ 1,040
Lending commitment allowance		792	731	$ 707	$ 674
Estimated fair value of lending commitments liabilities held for investment		6,870	6,030
Estimated fair value of lending commitments held for sale		158	0
Commitments to invest in funds managed by the firm		952	1,000
Securities Lending Indemnification
Summary Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Maximum payout of indemnifications		$ 16,520	$ 15,580
Collateral held		17.26 billion	16.22 billion
Fixed Income Clearing Guarantees
Summary Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Maximum payout of indemnifications		$ 140,960	$ 166,440
Collateral held		140.93 billion	166.25 billion
Level 2
Summary Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of lending commitments liabilities held for investment		$ 3,780	$ 3,440
Level 3
Summary Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of lending commitments liabilities held for investment		3,090	$ 2,590
GS Malaysia Development Berhad \| Guarantee Obligations
Summary Of Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items]
Maximum payout of indemnifications		$ 1,400
Guarantor obligations, requested payment	$ 1,000