Derivative Instruments (Details 8) (USD $) In Millions	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Current credit risk of derivative receivables [Abstract]
Fair value related to derivative receivables	$ 1,340,506	$ 1,529,412
Fair value related to derivative payables	1,293,244	1,485,109
Netting adjustment offsetting receivables	(1,197,097)	(1,376,969)
Netting adjustment offsetting payables	(1,197,097)	(1,376,969)
Netting adjustment cash collateral received	(64,665)	(71,962)
Netting adjustment cash collateral paid	(34,785)	(38,921)
Carrying value of derivative trading assets	78,744	80,481
Carrying value of derivative trading liabilities	$ 61,362	$ 69,219

current credit risk of derivative receivables.

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Netting Adjustment Off setting Payables.

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Netting Adjustment Off setting Receivables.

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Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all assets resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements.

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Fair value of derivative asset, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position.

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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the fair value of derivative assets that in accordance with the entity's accounting policy was offset against an obligation to return cash collateral under a master netting arrangement.

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Fair value of derivative liability, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position.

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The amount as of the balance sheet date of the fair value of derivative liabilities that in accordance with the entity's accounting policy were offset against the right to reclaim cash collateral under a master netting arrangement.

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Fair values as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements.

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