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Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings And Other Comprehensive Income

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This element represents total net realized gains or losses for the period, arising from liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings.

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This element represents total net unrealized gains or losses for the period relating to instruments still held at the reporting date, arising from liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings and other comprehensive income.

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Total contractual amount of unfunded commitments for which the fair value option was elected.

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Fair value of unfunded commitments for which the fair value option was elected.

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Other Secured Financing, Measurement Input.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income from liability measured at fair value on recurring basis using unobservable input (level 3).

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 820
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 2
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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI) from liability measured at fair value on recurring basis using unobservable input (level 3).

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-Publisher FASB
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This item represents the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of long-term debt instruments that have contractual principal amounts and for which the fair value option has been elected.

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This item represents the estimated amount of gains or losses included in earnings during the period attributable to changes in instrument-specific credit risk arising from loans and other receivables held as assets.

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Fair Value Option - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) yr	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) yr	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Fair Value [Line Items]
Total contractual amount of unfunded commitments for which the fair value option was elected	$ 1,640	$ 1,550
Net Gains (Losses) Attributable to the Impact of Changes in Instrument-Specific Credit Spreads on Loans and Lending Commitments For Which the Fair Value Option Was Elected	(106)	134	$ 211
Unsecured Long-Term Borrowings at Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Difference between aggregate contractual principal amount of long-term debt instruments for which the fair value option was elected and related fair value	$ 445	$ 199
Minimum [Member] \| Other Secured Financings at Fair Value [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fair Value Unobservable Inputs, Yield [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Other secured financing measurement input	0.014	0.033
Minimum [Member] \| Other Secured Financings at Fair Value [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fair Value Unobservable Inputs, Duration [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Other secured financing measurement input \| yr	1.4	0.6
Maximum [Member] \| Other Secured Financings at Fair Value [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fair Value Unobservable Inputs, Yield [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Other secured financing measurement input	0.071	0.042
Maximum [Member] \| Other Secured Financings at Fair Value [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fair Value Unobservable Inputs, Duration [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Other secured financing measurement input \| yr	8.0	2.1
Weighted Average [Member] \| Other Secured Financings at Fair Value [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fair Value Unobservable Inputs, Yield [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Other secured financing measurement input	0.027	0.035
Weighted Average [Member] \| Other Secured Financings at Fair Value [Member] \| Level 3 [Member] \| Fair Value Unobservable Inputs, Duration [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Other secured financing measurement input \| yr	4.0	1.0
Other Financial Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Gains/(Losses) on liabilities	$ (1,620)	$ (2,590)
Realized Gains/(Losses) on liabilities		(337)
Net Unrealized Gains / (Losses)		(2,250)
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gains/(Losses) Included in condensed consolidated statements of earnings	(317)	(337)
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gains/(Losses) Included in condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income	(1,301)	(2,254)
Other Financial Liabilities [Member] \| Unsecured Long-Term Borrowings at Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gains/(Losses) Included in condensed consolidated statements of earnings	(229)	(278)
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gains/(Losses) Included in condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income	(510)	(1,223)
Other Financial Liabilities [Member] \| Other Secured Financings at Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gains/(Losses) Included in condensed consolidated statements of earnings	13	36
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gains/(Losses) Included in condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income	(142)	(52)
Other Financial Liabilities [Member] \| Debt Valuation Adjustment [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gains/(Losses) Included in condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income	139	595
Other Financial Liabilities [Member] \| Market making [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gains/(Losses) Included in condensed consolidated statements of earnings	(1,440)	(1,980)
Other Financial Liabilities [Member] \| Other Principal Transactions [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gains/(Losses) Included in condensed consolidated statements of earnings	(28)	(10)
Other Financial Liabilities [Member] \| Interest Expense [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gains/(Losses) Included in condensed consolidated statements of earnings	(15)	(9)
Written Loan Commitment, Fair Value Option [Member]
Fair Value [Line Items]
Fair value of unfunded commitments for which the fair value option was elected	$ 25	$ 24