Transactions with Affiliated Funds - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Transactions With Affiliated Funds [Abstract]
Management fees waived	$ 11	$ 156	$ 110	$ 422

Total management fees waived, including fees waived voluntarily and expense reimbursements.

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