Derivatives and Hedging Activities - Summary of Information About CVA and FVA (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
CVA, net of hedges	$ 271	$ (163)
FVA, net of hedges	(759)	234
Total	$ (488)	$ 71

This item represents the estimated gains or losses, including hedges, included in earnings attributable to the impact of changes in credit exposure and credit spreads on derivative contracts (including derivative assets and liabilities and related hedges).

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