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Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Millions	Oct. 01, 2020 shares	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Related Party Transaction
Number of Portfolios \| item		2
Incentive Plan 2017 [Member] \| Restricted Depositary Units [Member]
Related Party Transaction
Grants of restricted depository units \| shares	239,254
Vesting period	7 years
Mr. Icahn and affiliates
Related Party Transaction
Percentage of assets under management			54.00%
Noncontrolling Interest in Variable Interest Entity		$ 4,900	$ 5,000
Brett Icahn
Related Party Transaction
Portfolio Manager Term	7 years	7 years
Number Of Lump Sum Payments After Term \| item		1
Investment in funds \| Mr. Icahn and affiliates
Related Party Transaction
Amount of transaction with related party		$ 1,241
Expense sharing arrangement \| Consolidated VIE
Related Party Transaction
Amount of transaction with related party		18	15	$ 2
Brett Icahn
Related Party Transaction
Amount contributed in accordance with manager agreement		14	76
Investment funds total fair value		$ 50	$ 93