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Regulatory Requirements (Narrative) (Details) | Jul. 31, 2011
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Regulatory Requirements |
Leverage ratio | 35.3

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- Definition Total Aggregate Indebtedness divided by Net Capital. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher SEC -Name Rule 15c3 -Number 240 -Article 15c3 -Section 1 -Subsection a -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph i + Details
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