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Clearing Operations (Schedule of Clearing Member Default Fund Contributions And Margin Deposits) (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Clearing Operations [Line Items] |
Default fund contributions | $ 403
Margin deposits | 6,700
Total | 7,103
Cash Contributions |
Clearing Operations [Line Items] |
Default fund contributions | 314
Margin deposits | 2,987
Total | 3,301
Non-Cash Contributions |
Clearing Operations [Line Items] |
Default fund contributions | 89
Margin deposits | 3,713
Total | $ 3,802

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