Investments in equity securities - Narrative (Detail) (Equity Securities [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2010
Equity Securities [Member]
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Unrealized losses related to securities that have been in an unrealized loss position for more than 12 months	$ 531
Low range of individual unrealized losses as a percent of the original cost	3.00%
High range of individual unrealized losses as a percent of the original cost	15.00%

This item represents the excess of amortized cost basis over fair value of securities that have been in a loss position for twelve months or longer for those securities which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities.

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