Performance Bonds and Guaranty Fund Contributions (Details) $ in Billions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Average Daily Clearing Settlement	$ 6.8
Federal Reserve Reinvestment [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	84.9
U.S. Treasury Performance Bond [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1.4
Available-for-sale Securities at Fair Value	1.4
U.S. Government Agency Security Performance Bond [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis	1.8
Available-for-sale Securities at Fair Value	$ 1.8

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