Long-term debt Long-term debt (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]

JPMorgan Chase issues long-term debt denominated in various currencies, although predominantly U.S. dollars, with both fixed and variable interest rates. Included in senior and subordinated debt below are various equity-linked or other indexed instruments, which the Firm has elected to measure at fair value. Changes in fair value are recorded in principal transactions revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Income.