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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
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-Topic 235
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
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-Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(i))
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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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-Topic 210
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Warrants and Stock Repurchase - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Mar. 13, 2015	Mar. 10, 2015	Jul. 01, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Warrants received (in shares)	13,201	13,201		21,605
Warrants repurchased (in shares)	300	8,333
Warrants repurchased	$ 0.7	$ 15.9
Remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 138.5	$ 138.5
Senior Secured Notes \| 6.875% Senior Secured Notes
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Interest rate (percent)	6.875%	6.875%	6.875%		6.875%	6.875%	6.875%
GETCO
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Warrants received (in shares)								24,300