Financial Instruments Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Table (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], Net gain (loss) from investment activities [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	$ 280	[1]	$ (268)	[1]	$ (324)	[1]	$ (960)	[1]
Equity contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	(50)	[1]	(254)	[1]	(772)		(1,077)
Foreign exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	141	[1]	(82)	[1]	144		(52)
Credit contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	163	[1]	0	[1]	133		0
Commodity contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	$ 26	[1]	$ 68	[1]	$ 171		$ 169

[1] Gains (losses) recognized on derivatives are classified in net (loss) gain from investment activities in our consolidated statements of operations for our Investment segment and are included in other income (loss), net for all other segments.