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Fair value measurements - Other information (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Investments in equity securities | $ 353,842 | [1] | $ 308,793 | [2]
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Investments in equity securities | 10,474 |  | $ 12,174 |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Investments in equity securities | 8,688 |  |  |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Common Stock Warrants [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Warrant Pricing Model [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Investments in equity securities | $ 1,780 |  |  |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Term | Weighted Average [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unobservable inputs, term | 6 years |  |  |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Term | Weighted Average [Member] | Common Stock Warrants [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Warrant Pricing Model [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unobservable inputs, term | 6 years |  |  |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Discount for Transferability Restrictions and Subordination [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unobservable inputs | 0.0372 |  |  |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Measurement Input, Option Volatility | Weighted Average [Member] | Common Stock Warrants [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Warrant Pricing Model [Member] |  |  |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Unobservable inputs | 0.41 |  |  |
[1] | Approximately 79% of the aggregate fair value was concentrated in five companies (American Express Company – $28.4 billion; Apple Inc. – $174.3 billion; Bank of America Corporation – $34.8 billion; The Coca-Cola Company – $23.6 billion and Chevron Corporation – $18.8 billion).
[2] | Approximately 75% of the aggregate fair value was concentrated in five companies (American Express Company – $22.4 billion; Apple Inc. – $119.0 billion; Bank of America Corporation – $34.2 billion; The Coca-Cola Company – $25.4 billion and Chevron Corporation – $30.0 billion).

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