Derivatives (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Billions, except Share data	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Derivatives (Textuals) [Abstract]
Number of shares of common stock	9,688,100	9,688,100
Forward delivery commitments [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net notional amount of forward delivery commitments	$ 5.7	$ 10.3

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