Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Net loss	$ (1,681)	$ (7,690)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available for sale:
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)	14,038	(11,244)
Net unrealized gains reclassified into net income	(5,406)	0
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities available for sale	8,632	(11,244)
Net unrealized gains on long-term investments accounted for under the equity method:
Change in net unrealized gains	958	3,047
Net unrealized gains reclassified into net income	0	0
Net unrealized gains on long-term investments accounted for under the equity method	958	3,047
Net change in forward contracts	15	15
Net change in pension-related amounts	351	870
Other comprehensive income (loss)	9,956	(7,312)
Income tax effect on:
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investment securities	(5,700)	4,565
Net unrealized gains reclassified into net income on investment securities	2,195	0
Change in unrealized long-term investments	(389)	(1,237)
Net unrealized gains reclassified into net income on long-term investments	0	0
Forward contracts	(6)	(6)
Pension-related amounts	(142)	(353)
Income tax (provision) benefit on other comprehensive income (loss)	(4,042)	2,969
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	5,914	(4,343)
Total comprehensive income	4,233	(12,033)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vector Group Ltd.	$ 4,233	$ (12,033)