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Goldman Sachs Group Inc – ‘10-Q’ for 3/31/11 – ‘XML’

On:  Monday, 5/9/11, at 7:31pm ET   ·   As of:  5/10/11   ·   For:  3/31/11   ·   Accession #:  950123-11-47633   ·   File #:  1-14965

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  As Of               Filer                 Filing    For·On·As Docs:Size             Issuer                      Filing Agent

 5/10/11  Goldman Sachs Group Inc           10-Q        3/31/11  113:34M                                    Donnelley … Solutions/FA

Quarterly Report   —   Form 10-Q   —   Sect. 13 / 15(d) – SEA’34
Filing Table of Contents

Document/Exhibit                   Description                      Pages   Size 

 1: 10-Q        Quarterly Report                                    HTML   2.18M 
 2: EX-3.1      EX-3.1 : Certificate of Elimination of 10%          HTML     33K 
                Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series G, of               
                the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.                                    
 3: EX-3.2      Ex-3.2: Restated Certificate of Incorporation of    HTML    343K 
                the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.                                    
 4: EX-12.1     Ex-12.1: Statement Re: Computation of Ratios of     HTML     53K 
                Earnings to Fixed Charges and Ratios of Earnings                 
                to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock                    
                Dividends                                                        
 5: EX-15.1     Ex-15.1: Letter Re: Unaudited Interim Financial     HTML     33K 
                Information                                                      
 6: EX-31.1     Ex-31.1: Rule 13A-14(A) Certifications              HTML     43K 
 7: EX-32.1     Ex-32.1: Section 1350 Certifications                HTML     34K 
84: XML         IDEA XML File -- Definitions and References          XML    485K 
102: XML         IDEA XML File -- Filing Summary                      XML    541K  
97: XML.R1      Document and Entity Information                      XML    221K 
98: XML.R2      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings        XML    365K 
                (Unaudited)                                                      
50: XML.R3      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial       XML    391K 
                Condition (Unaudited)                                            
59: XML.R4      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial       XML    270K 
                Condition (Unaudited) (Parenthetical)                            
82: XML.R5      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in      XML    927K 
                Shareholders Equity (Unaudited)                                  
77: XML.R6      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows      XML    499K 
                (Unaudited)                                                      
108: XML.R7      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive   XML    108K  
                Income (Unaudited)                                               
25: XML.R8      Description of Business                              XML     60K 
76: XML.R9      Basis of Presentation                                XML     58K 
21: XML.R10     Significant Accounting Policies                      XML     92K 
20: XML.R11     Financial Instruments Owned, At Fair Value And       XML    105K 
                Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased,               
                At Fair Value                                                    
49: XML.R12     Fair Value Measurements                              XML    324K 
91: XML.R13     Cash Instruments                                     XML    321K 
51: XML.R14     Derivatives and Hedging Activities                   XML    501K 
55: XML.R15     Fair Value Option                                    XML    123K 
71: XML.R16     Collateralized Agreements and Financings             XML    148K 
113: XML.R17     Securitization Activities                            XML    115K  
42: XML.R18     Variable Interest Entities                           XML    241K 
14: XML.R19     Other Assets                                         XML     72K 
58: XML.R20     Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets          XML    135K 
89: XML.R21     Deposits                                             XML     77K 
32: XML.R22     Short-Term Borrowings                                XML     79K 
83: XML.R23     Long-Term Borrowings                                 XML    131K 
56: XML.R24     Other Liabilities and Accrued Expenses               XML     81K 
107: XML.R25     Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees            XML    160K  
93: XML.R26     Shareholders Equity                                  XML    106K 
62: XML.R27     Regulation and Capital Adequacy                      XML    102K 
72: XML.R28     Earnings Per Common Share                            XML     75K 
19: XML.R29     Transactions with Affiliated Funds                   XML     68K 
23: XML.R30     Interest Income and Interest Expense                 XML     76K 
35: XML.R31     Income Taxes                                         XML     69K 
45: XML.R32     Business Segments                                    XML    145K 
70: XML.R33     Credit Concentrations                                XML     74K 
92: XML.R34     Legal Proceedings                                    XML    135K 
17: XML.R35     Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)           XML    358K 
26: XML.R36     Financial Instruments Owned, at Fair Value and       XML    108K 
                Financial Instruments Sold but not yet Purchased,                
                at Fair Value (Tables)                                           
99: XML.R37     Fair Value Measurements (Tables)                     XML    318K 
106: XML.R38     Cash Instruments (Tables)                            XML    300K  
63: XML.R39     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Tables)          XML    497K 
110: XML.R40     Fair Value Option (Tables)                           XML    107K  
27: XML.R41     Collateralized Agreements and Financings (Tables)    XML    154K 
112: XML.R42     Securitization Activities (Tables)                   XML    118K  
37: XML.R43     Variable Interest Entities (Tables)                  XML    219K 
15: XML.R44     Other Assets (Tables)                                XML     66K 
36: XML.R45     Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets          XML    138K 
                (Tables)                                                         
87: XML.R46     Deposits (Tables)                                    XML     83K 
105: XML.R47     Short-Term Borrowings (Tables)                       XML     81K  
53: XML.R48     Long Term Borrowings (Tables)                        XML    142K 
39: XML.R49     Other Liabilities and Accrued Expenses (Tables)      XML     84K 
69: XML.R50     Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Tables)   XML    134K 
18: XML.R51     Shareholders' Equity (Tables)                        XML    107K 
74: XML.R52     Regulation and Capital Adequacy (Tables)             XML     78K 
40: XML.R53     Earnings Per Common Share (Tables)                   XML     79K 
24: XML.R54     Transactions with Affiliated Funds (Tables)          XML     71K 
104: XML.R55     Interest Income And Interest Expense (Tables)        XML     75K  
101: XML.R56     Income Taxes (Tables)                                XML     62K  
48: XML.R57     Business Segments (Tables)                           XML    152K 
31: XML.R58     Credit Concentrations (Tables)                       XML     76K 
95: XML.R59     Significant Accounting Policies (Details)            XML     77K 
22: XML.R60     Financial Instruments Owned, At Fair Value And       XML   1.23M 
                Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased,               
                At Fair Value (Details)                                          
78: XML.R61     Fair Value Measurements (Details)                    XML   5.53M 
75: XML.R62     Cash Instruments (Details)                           XML  13.29M 
100: XML.R63     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details)         XML    165K  
96: XML.R64     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 1)       XML    997K 
109: XML.R65     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 2)       XML   2.10M  
29: XML.R66     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 3)       XML    772K 
47: XML.R67     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 4)       XML    136K 
67: XML.R68     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 5)       XML   1.68M 
57: XML.R69     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 6)       XML    160K 
68: XML.R70     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 7)       XML   1.52M 
111: XML.R71     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 8)       XML    114K  
30: XML.R72     Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details 9)       XML    157K 
38: XML.R73     Fair Value Option (Details)                          XML    608K 
34: XML.R74     Collateralized Agreements and Financings (Details)   XML    684K 
64: XML.R75     Securitization Activities (Details)                  XML    389K 
73: XML.R76     Securitization Activities (Details 1)                XML    338K 
61: XML.R77     Variable Interest Entities (Details)                 XML   1.96M 
54: XML.R78     Other Assets (Details)                               XML    168K 
28: XML.R79     Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets          XML   1.02M 
                (Details)                                                        
16: XML.R80     Deposits (Details)                                   XML    422K 
65: XML.R81     Short Term Borrowings (Details)                      XML    178K 
46: XML.R82     Long Term Borrowings (Details)                       XML     85K 
60: XML.R83     Long Term Borrowings (Details 1)                     XML    210K 
86: XML.R84     Long Term Borrowings (Details 2)                     XML    123K 
81: XML.R85     Long Term Borrowings (Details 3)                     XML    792K 
43: XML.R86     Other Liabilities and Accrued Expenses (Details)     XML    262K 
90: XML.R87     Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees            XML   1.64M 
                (Details)                                                        
79: XML.R88     Shareholders' Equity (Details)                       XML   2.37M 
33: XML.R89     Regulation and Capital Adequacy (Details)            XML    586K 
52: XML.R90     Earnings Per Common Share (Details)                  XML    171K 
80: XML.R91     Transactions with Affiliated Funds (Details)         XML    148K 
41: XML.R92     Interest Income and Interest Expense (Details)       XML    187K 
94: XML.R93     Income Taxes (Details)                               XML    193K 
44: XML.R94     Business Segments (Details)                          XML   1.35M 
85: XML.R95     Credit Concentrations (Details)                      XML    245K 
66: XML.R96     Legal Proceedings (Details)                          XML    298K 
103: EXCEL       IDEA Workbook of Financial Reports (.xls)            XLS   4.68M  
 8: EX-101.INS  XBRL Instance -- gs-20110331                         XML   6.55M 
10: EX-101.CAL  XBRL Calculations -- gs-20110331_cal                 XML    292K 
13: EX-101.DEF  XBRL Definitions -- gs-20110331_def                  XML   1.21M 
11: EX-101.LAB  XBRL Labels -- gs-20110331_lab                       XML   2.93M 
12: EX-101.PRE  XBRL Presentations -- gs-20110331_pre                XML   1.77M 
 9: EX-101.SCH  XBRL Schema -- gs-20110331                           XSD    629K 
88: ZIP         XBRL Zipped Folder -- 0000950123-11-047633-xbrl      Zip    486K

‘XML’   —   IDEA XML File — Definitions and References

This Document is an XBRL XML File.

                                                                                                                                                                                
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<Element Id="us-gaap_CreditDerivativeMaximumExposureUndiscounted">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsWeightedAverageUsefulLife">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsShortTermAtAmortizedCost">
<definition> Short-term other secured financings, at amortized cost. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsCollateralizedByFinancialInstrumentsOwned">
<definition> Other secured financings collateralized by financial instruments owned. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GainLossRecognizedOnHedgedBorrowingsAndBankDeposits">
<definition> The amount of gains and losses recognized in income during the period on borrowings and bank deposits hedged by interest rate derivative contracts designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PayablesToCustomersAndCounterparties">
<definition> Amounts payable to customers and counterparties arising from transactions relating to the entity's activities and operations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock">
<definition> Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityFilerCategory">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InterestRateJuniorSubordinatedDebtIssuedToTrustsFloating">
<definition> Floating interest rate for junior subordinated debt issued to Goldman Sachs Capital II and Goldman Sachs Capital III (APEX Trusts). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_WeightedAverageAgeAttainedOfContractHolders">
<definition> Weighted average age attained of contract holders for account balances for which the firm has established a guaranteed minimum death and income benefits reserve. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementsPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy for determining the fair value of its financial instruments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RepaymentOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsIncludingCurrentPortion">
<definition> The cash outflow associated with the repayment of unsecured borrowings with original maturity dates in excess of one year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ResaleAndRepurchaseAgreementsAndSecuritiesBorrowedAndLoanedTransactionsTextBlock">
<definition> Resale And Repurchase Agreements And Securities Borrowed And Loaned Transactions Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DepositLiabilitiesDisclosuresTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritiesPurchasedUnderAgreementsToResellAndFederalFundsSoldAtFairValue">
<definition> Securities purchased under agreement to resell and federal funds sold at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PercentageReductionInCarryingValueOfTotalUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsNotAtFairValueDueToChangeInFirmsCreditSpreads">
<definition> Percentage reduction in the carrying value of total unsecured long-term borrowings for which the firm did not elect the fair value option due to the change in the firm's credit spreads. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_RedeemablePreferredStockRedemptionPricePerShare">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CashSettlementShareBasedCompensation">
<definition> Aggregate amount paid by the entity during the period for cash settlement of share-based compensation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DeliveryOfCommonStockUnderlyingRestrictedStockUnits">
<definition> Delivery of common stock underlying restricted stock units. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PreferredStockRedemptionValue">
<definition> The redemption amount of preferred stock. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SegmentReportingInformationTotalNetRevenues">
<definition> Amount of total revenue for the reportable segment, including interest income and interest expense. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InterestPaidNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommitmentsTextBlock">
<definition> Disclosure includes commitments, contingencies and guarantees. Commitments include commitments to extend credit, forward starting resale and securities borrowing agreements, forward starting repurchase and securities lending agreements, underwriting commitments, letters of credit, investment commitments and other purchase obligations. Contingencies disclosures include legal and insurance-related contingencies. Guarantees disclosure includes derivative contracts that meet the definition of a guarantee under ASC 460, securities lending indemnifications and other financial guarantees. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SegmentReportingInformationPercentageOfOperatingIncomeLoss">
<definition> Represents the percentage total pre-tax earnings allocated to this geographic region. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisDerivativeContractsNetTransfersNet">
<definition> This element represents [net] transfers in to and out of derivative contracts net measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) which have taken place during the period. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SubordinatedLongTermBorrowingsTextBlock">
<definition> Subordinated Long Term Borrowings Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ExchangeTradedDerivativeAssets">
<definition> Exchange-traded Derivative Assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_EquityMethodInvestmentsAtFairValueUnderFairValueOption">
<definition> This item represents investments where the firm has significant influence over the investee that are accounted for at fair value under the fair value option. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfVariableInterestEntitiesTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ChangeInFinancialInstrumentsOwnedAtFairValue">
<definition> Change in financial instruments owned, at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueAfterYearFive">
<definition> For leases having an initial or remaining terms in excess of one year, required rental payments, net of sublease payments, due after the fifth year following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SummaryOfPerpetualPreferredStockIssuedAndOutstandingTextBlock">
<definition> Summary of perpetual preferred stock issued and outstanding Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ReceivablesFromBrokersDealersAndClearingOrganizationsBS">
<definition> Amounts receivable from securities failed to deliver, amounts receivable from clearing organizations relating to open transactions, good faith and margin deposits, and commissions and floor brokerage receivables. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_VariableInterestEntityQualitativeOrQuantitativeInformationVIESizeOfVIE">
<definition> Size of the variable interest entity measured by total assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CollateralizedAgreementsAndFinancingsTextBlock">
<definition> Represents collateralized agreements and financings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DividendRatePreferredStockSeriesE">
<definition> If stock is issued, dividend rate if declared, payable quarterly subsequent to June 1, 2012. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfInitialPublicOffering">
<definition> World Online Litigation. Amount of the initial public offering (EUR) in connection with World Online where Goldman Sachs and ABN AMRO Rothschild served as joint global coordinators. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsCollateralizedByOtherAssetsPrimarilyRealEstateAndCash">
<definition> Other secured financings collateralized by other assets (primarily real estate and cash). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_BusinessDevelopment">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightNumberOfSecuritiesCalledByWarrantsOrRights">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ContractHolderAccountBalances">
<definition> Contract holder account balances. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueOfSecuritiesReceivedAsCollateralThatHaveBeenResoldOrRepledged">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TimeDepositMaturitiesSixthYear">
<definition> Amount of time deposits held by the entity maturing during the sixth year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OTCDerivativeAssets">
<definition> OTC Derivative Assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TradingActivityGainsAndLossesNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueOptionQuantitativeDisclosuresTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PropertyLeaseholdImprovementsAndEquipmentUsedForOperation">
<definition> Property, leasehold improvements and equipment used for operation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsAtFairValue">
<definition> Other secured financings at fair value </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RiskWeightedAssets">
<definition> Risk-weighted assets under the Federal Reserve Board's risk-based capital guidelines are calculated based on the amount of market risk and credit risk. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockSharesAcquired">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NoncontrollingInterests">
<definition> This element represents that portion of equity (net assets) in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the parent. A noncontrolling interest is sometimes called a minority interest. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_EquitiesClientExecutionIntangibles">
<definition> Represents the carrying value of intangible assets attributable to the Equities Client Execution operating segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetNetUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInEarningsValue">
<definition> This element represents total net unrealized gains or losses for the period relating to instruments still held at the reporting date, arising from assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ReinsuranceRecoverables">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalSubordinatedLongTermDebt">
<definition> Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of total uncollateralized subordinated debt obligations (with maturities after one year from the balance sheet date) not otherwise denoted in the taxonomy. Subordinated debt places lender in a lien position behind the primary lender of the company. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritizationActivitiesTextBlock">
<definition> Securitization Activities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueOptionCreditRiskGainsLossesOnAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueDerivativeAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisTextBlock">
<definition> Fair Value Derivative Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherLiabilitiesAndAccruedExpensesTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermDebtWithFloatingRatesAfterHedgingAtFairValue">
<definition> The amount of of unsecured long-term borrowings with floating rates, after hedging at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalSubordinatedLongTermDebtParAmount">
<definition> Par value as of the balance sheet date of total uncollateralized subordinated debt obligations (with maturities after one year from the balance sheet date), excluding current portion. Subordinated debt places lender in a lien position behind the primary lender of the company. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedAtFairValuePledgedInConnectionWithRepurchaseAgreementsSecuritiesLendingAgreementsAndOtherSecuredFinancingsToCounterpartiesThatDidNotHaveRightToDeliverOrRepledge">
<definition> Financial Instruments owned at fair value, pledged in connection with repurchase agreements, securities lending agreements and other secured financings to counterparties that did not have the right to deliver or repledge. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GuaranteedMinimumDeathAndIncomeBenefitsReserve">
<definition> Amount of contract holder account balances for which the firm has established a reserve related to guaranteed minimum death and income benefits. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GainsLossesExcludedFromFairValueOptionGainsLossesOnOtherLiabilitiesAndAccruedExpensesRelatedToSubordinatedLiabilitiesIssuedByConsolidatedVies">
<definition> Gains/(Losses) excluded from fair value option gains/(losses) on other liabilities and accrued expenses related to subordinated liabilities issued by consolidated VIEs. Changes in the fair value of these financial instruments are offset by changes in the fair value of the financial assets held by the consolidated VIEs. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueOptionAggregateDifferencesLoansAndLongTermReceivables">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsGuaranteedByFDICUnderTemporaryLiquidityGuaranteeProgramTLGP">
<definition> Amount of unsecured long-term borrowings guaranteed by FDIC under Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program TLGP. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SecuritiesBorrowed">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DividendsAndDividendEquivalentsDeclaredOnCommonStockAndRestrictedStockunits">
<definition> Dividends and dividend equivalents declared on common stock and restricted stock units </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PercentageOfLevel3LiabilitiesOfTotalFinancialLiabilitiesAtFairValue">
<definition> Percentage of level 3 liabilities of total financial liabilities at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_BusinessSegmentsTextBlock">
<definition> Represents the entity's complete segment reporting disclosure in accordance with ASC 280. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CollateralizedAgreementsAndFinancingsPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Provides the accounting policy for collateralized agreements and financings, which consists of resale and repurchase agreements, securities borrowed and loaned and other secured financings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueOptionBorrowingsCreditRiskGainLossTextBlock">
<definition> Fair Value Option Borrowings Credit Risk Gain Loss. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityPurchases">
<definition> Purchases that have taken place during the period in relation to liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommitmentsContingenciesAndGuarantees">
<definition> Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into commitments, contingencies and guarantees. This caption alerts the reader that one or more notes to the financial statements disclose pertinent information about the entity's commitments, contingencies and guarantees. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherLiabilitiesAndAccruedExpenses">
<definition> Primarily includes insurance-related, compensation and benefits, income tax related and other accrued expenses and payables. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LongTermJuniorSubordinatedDebtParAmount">
<definition> Par value as of the balance sheet date of junior subordinated debt obligations (with maturities after one year from the balance sheet date) not otherwise denoted in the taxonomy. Junior Subordinated Debt has a lower priority than senior instruments in case of liquidation of the entity's assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AlternativeNetCapitalRequirement">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DurationOfWarrantIssued">
<definition> Duration of warrant issued. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ContinuingInvolvementInSecuritizationEntitiesToWhichFirmSoldAssetsTextBlock">
<definition> Continuing involvement in securitization entities to which the firm sold assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FundsHeldUnderReinsuranceAgreementsAsset">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_DocumentType">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ShortTermBorrowingsTextBlock">
<definition> Short-Term Borrowings Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OTCDerivativeLiabilities">
<definition> OTC Derivative Liabilities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommitmentsToInvestInCorporateAndOtherPrivateInvestments">
<definition> Commitments to invest in corporate and other private investments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsShortTerm">
<definition> Short-term other Secured Financings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NonConsolidatedVariableInterestEntitiesTextBlock">
<definition> Non-consolidated Variable Interest Entities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ShortTermBorrowing">
<definition> Reflects the total carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of debt having initial or remaining terms less than one year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_EffectiveWeightedAverageInterestRatesForUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsAfterHedgingFixedRateObligations">
<definition> The effective weighted average interest rate for fixed-rate unsecured long-term borrowings, after hedging. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ShortTermBorrowingsInterestExpense">
<definition> The aggregate interest expense incurred on short-term borrowings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GuaranteeMaximumPayoutAndCarryingValueTextBlock">
<definition> Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions. Also includes the current carrying amount of the liability for the guarantor's obligations under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PaydownsAndCumulativeLossesOfLoansRelatingToFirmsSecuritizationsThatWereTransferredToTrustsAndOtherMortgageSecuritizationVehiclesAndWereStructuredWithCreditProtectionObtainedFromMonolineInsurers">
<definition> Paydowns and cumulative losses of loans elating to Goldman Sachs-issued securitizations that were transferred to trusts and other mortgage securitization vehicles during the period 2005 through 2008 and were structured with credit protection obtained from monoline insurers. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FinancialInstrumentsReceivedAsCollateralAndRepledgedTextBlock">
<definition> Financial Instruments Received As Collateral And Repledged Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedAndFinancialInstrumentsSoldButNotYetPurchasedTextBlock">
<definition> Financial Instruments Owned and Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ScheduleOfWeightedAverageKeyEconomicAssumptionsUsedInMeasuringFairValueOfFirmsRetainedInterestsAndSensitivityOfThisFairValueToImmediateAdverseChangesTextBlock">
<definition> Schedule of weighted average key economic assumptions used in measuring the fair value of the firms retained interests and the sensitivity of this fair value to immediate adverse changes. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LongTermJuniorSubordinatedDebt">
<definition> Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of junior subordinated debt obligations (with maturities after one year from the balance sheet date) not otherwise denoted in the taxonomy. Junior Subordinated Debt has a lower priority than senior instruments in case of liquidation of the entity's assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarningsTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DeliveryOfCommonStockUnderlyingRestrictedStockUnitsAndProceedsFromExerciseOfEmployeeStockOptions">
<definition> Delivery of common stock underlying restricted stock units and proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SensitivityAnalysisOfFairValueOfInterestsContinuedToBeHeldByTransferorServicingAssetsOrLiabilitiesImpactOf20PercentAdverseChangeInDiscountRate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ForwardStartingRepurchaseAndSecuritiesLendingAgreements">
<definition> Amount of commitments related to forward starting repurchase and securities lending agreements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueOptionOwnCreditRiskGainsLossesOnLiabilitiesExcludingHedges">
<definition> This item represents the estimated amount of gains and losses, excluding the effects of hedges, from fair value changes included in earnings that are attributable to changes in the firm's own credit spreads on borrowings for which the fair value option was elected. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_JuniorSubordinatedLongTermNotesIssuedToTrusts">
<definition> Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of long-term junior subordinated debt issued to Goldman Sachs Capital II and Goldman Sachs Capital III (APEX Trusts) (with maturities initially due after one year, which have a lower priority than senior instruments, excluding current portion. Debt issued to Goldman Sachs Capital II bears interest at a fixed rate, while debt issued to Goldman Sachs Capital III bears interest quarterly at a floating rate. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesForGuaranteesOnLongDurationContractsGuaranteedBenefitLiabilityGross">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TimeDepositMaturitiesThirdYear">
<definition> Amount of time deposits held by the entity maturing during the third year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AllegedPaymentsMadeToCertainBrokerageFirms">
<definition> Adelphia Communications. Amount of alleged payments made to GS&Co. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PrincipalAmountOfSecuritiesUnderwritten1">
<definition> Washington Mutual Securities Litigation. Approximate principal amount of Washington Mutual securities GS&Co. underwrote in connection with the offerings at issue. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueOptionPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes the entity's accounting policy for financial assets and financial liabilities for which the fair value option has been elected. It also provides a description of such financial assets and liabilities and the primary reasons for the fair value election. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsShortTermAtFairValue">
<definition> Short-term other secured financings, at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisDerivativeContractsNetNetUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInEarningsValue">
<definition> This element represents total net unrealized gains or losses for the period relating to instruments still held at the reporting date, arising from derivative contracts net measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PayablesToBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizationsBS">
<definition> Aggregate amounts payable to broker-dealers and clearing organizations include amounts payable for securities failed to receive, amounts payable to clearing organizations on open transactions, and floor-brokerage payables. In addition, the net receivable or payable arising from unsettled trades would be reflected in those captions. A broker-dealer that purchases securities, either for its own account or for a customer's account, but does not receive the securities on the settlement date records the amount of money representing the purchase price of the securities, including any accrued interest, as a liability to the selling broker-dealer. This liability is paid when the securities are received by the purchasing broker-dealer. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueOptionLoansHeldAsAssetsAggregateDifference">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilityDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommitmentsToInvestInRealEstatePrivateInvestments">
<definition> Commitments to invest in real estate private investments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ForfeitureOfRestrictedStockUnitsAndEmployeeStockOptions">
<definition> Forfeiture of restricted stock units and employee stock options </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_JuniorSubordinatedLongTermNotesIssuedToTrust">
<definition> Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of long-term junior subordinated debt issued to Goldman Sachs Capital I (Trust) (with maturities initially due after one year, which have a lower priority than senior instruments, excluding current portion. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeAssetDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements">
<definition> Settlements that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_EquityMethodInvestmentsPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Disclosure of accounting policy for the equity method of accounting for investments in common stock or other interests including unconsolidated subsidiaries, corporate joint ventures, noncontrolling interests in real estate ventures, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies. The accounting policy may include information such as: (1) initially recording an investment in the stock of an investee at cost; (2) adjusting the carrying amount of the investment to recognize the investor's share of the earnings or losses of the investee after the date of acquisition; and (3) adjustments to reflect the investor's share of changes in the investee's capital (dividends). This disclosure may also include a detailed description of the policy for determining the amount of equity method losses recognized after an investment has been reduced to zero as a result of previous losses, reasons for not using the equity method when the investor company owns 20 percent or more of the voting stock of the investee's company (including identification of the significant investee), reasons for using the equity method when the ownership percentage is less than 20 percent, and discussion of recognition of equity method losses when an investor's total investment in an investee includes, in addition to an investment in common stock, other investments such as preferred stock and loans to the investee. An entity also may describe how such investments are assessed for impairment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommercialLendingNonInvestmentGrade">
<definition> Amount committed to lend to counterparties with an internal credit rating of non-investment grade that are legally binding, have fixed termination dates and are contingent on the satisfaction of all conditions to borrowing set forth in the contract. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TierOneLeverageRatioExpectedToBeMaintained">
<definition> Tier 1 leverage ratio expected to be maintained for a period of time. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AssumptionForFairValueOfInterestsContinuedToBeHeldByTransferorServicingAssetsOrLiabilitiesPrepaymentSpeed">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FixedRateUnsecuredLongTermDebtInterestRatesRangeMaximum">
<definition> When presenting a range of interest rates, the highest fixed interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_Goodwill">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommunicationsAndInformationTechnology">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ProtectionForAdditionalLosses">
<definition> Protection provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) for additional losses on approved loan commitments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MinimumTentativeNetCapitalRequiredToBeMaintainedOrMustNotifyAuthority">
<definition> Minimum tentative net capital required to be maintained or must notify the SEC. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo">
<definition> Amount of unsecured long-term debt maturing in year two following the current fiscal year, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AssumptionForFairValueOfInterestsContinuedToBeHeldByTransferorServicingAssetsOrLiabilitiesDiscountRate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetNetRealizedGainLossIncludedInEarnings">
<definition> This element represents total net realized gains or losses for the period, arising from assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ScheduleOfOtherAssetsTextBlock">
<definition> This block of text may be used to disclose part or all of the information related to other assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsLongTermAtAmortizedCost">
<definition> Long-term other secured financings, at amortized cost. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InterestBearingDepositsInBanks">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncreaseInCarryingAmountOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsRelatedToFairValueHedgesMaturingInYearFour">
<definition> Increase in the carrying amount of unsecured long-term borrowings related to fair value hedges maturing during year four following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherNoninterestExpense">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CashInstrumentsTextBlock">
<definition> Cash Instruments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InsuranceActivitiesPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy for insurance and reinsurance contracts for which the fair value option has been elected. It also provides the revenue recognition policy for variable annuity and life insurance and reinsurance contracts not accounted for at fair value. In addition, it also provides the accounting policy for premiums earned for underwriting property catastrophe reinsurance. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommitmentsToExtendCreditToNonconsolidatedInvestmentFunds">
<definition> Commitments to extend credit to Nonconsolidated investment funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NatureOfOperations">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeNumberOfInstrumentsHeld">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NetRevenuesAndPreTaxEarningsForEachGeographicRegionTextBlock">
<definition> Net Revenues And Pre tax Earnings For Each Geographic Region. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EmbeddedDerivativeFairValueOfEmbeddedDerivativeLiability">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritiesReceivedUnderResaleAgreementsAndSecuritiesBorrowedTransactionsSegregatedToSatisfyCertainRegulatoryRequirements">
<definition> Securities received under resale agreements and securities borrowed transactions segregated to satisfy certain regulatory requirements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NetPayablesToCustomersAndCounterparties">
<definition> The net change during the reporting period in payables to customers and counterparties, net of receivables from customers and counterparties. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisTextBlock">
<definition> Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncomeTaxRelatedAssets">
<definition> Income tax-related assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_AmendmentFlag">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DividendsDeclaredPerCommonShare">
<definition> Dividends declared per common share. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueNewIssues">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermDebtWithFixedRatesAfterHedgingAtFairValue">
<definition> The amount of of unsecured long-term borrowings with fixed rates, after hedging at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfRSUsRemitted">
<definition> Amount of RSU's remitted by employees. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree">
<definition> Amount of long-term other secured financing maturing during year three following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DisclosureOfCreditDerivativesTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TimeDeposits">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NetReceivablesFromBrokersDealersAndClearingOrganizations">
<definition> Changes during the reporting period in receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations, net of payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LaborAndRelatedExpense">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_RedeemablePreferredStockSharesOutstanding">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfFineRelatedToSettlement3">
<definition> Auction Product Matters. Amount to be paid to the Office of Attorney General of the State of New York and the Illinois Securities Department regarding auction rate securities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ChangeInFinancialInstrumentsSoldNotYetPurchasedAtFairValue">
<definition> Change in financial instruments sold not yet purchased, at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OTCDerivativesByProductTypeAndTenorTextBlock">
<definition> OTC Derivatives By Product Type And Tenor. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InvestingAndLendingIntangibles">
<definition> Represents the carrying value of intangible assets attributable to the Investing & Lending operating segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherSecuredFinancings">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive">
<definition> Amount of unsecured long-term debt maturing after year five following the current fiscal year, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CreditLossProtectionForAdditionalLossesPercentage">
<definition> Percentage of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) credit loss protection for additional losses on approved loan commitments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree">
<definition> Amount of unsecured long-term debt maturing during year three following the current fiscal year, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FinancialInstrumentsSoldNotYetPurchasedAtFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncreaseInCarryingAmountOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsRelatedToFairValueHedgesMaturingInYearThree">
<definition> Increase in the carrying amount of unsecured long-term borrowings related to fair value hedges maturing during year three following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfContributionRelatedToSettlement4">
<definition> World Online Auction. Amount GSI will contribute to a settlement fund. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_Liabilities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfSharesUnderwrittenInConnectionWithInitialPublicOffering1">
<definition> World Online Litigation. Amount of shares GSI underwrote in connection with the initial public offering of World Online where Goldman Sachs and ABN AMRO Rothschild served as joint global coordinators. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LoansAndInvestmentsMaximumExposureToLoss">
<definition> Loans and Investments, Maximum Exposure to Loss. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_VariableInterestEntityNonconsolidatedCarryingAmountLiabilities">
<definition> The carrying amount of the liabilities in the reporting entity's statement of financial position that relate to the reporting entity's variable interest in the Variable Interest Entity (VIE). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TierOneRiskBasedCapitalToRiskWeightedAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_BasisOfPresentationTextBlock">
<definition> Provides information that the preparation of financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles that requires the use of management estimates and assumptions. It also describes an entity's fiscal year or other fiscal periods ended. For interim financial statements, provides information that the condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments that are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountDepositedByFirmsDepositoryInstitutionSubsidiariesHeldAtFederalReserveBank">
<definition> Amount deposited by the firm's depository institution subsidiaries held at the Federal Reserve Bank. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsByMaturityDateTextBlock">
<definition> Other Secured Financings By Maturity Date Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MaturitiesOfTimeDepositsTextBlock">
<definition> Maturities of Time Deposits Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PreTaxEarnings">
<definition> Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income taxes. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FutureAmortizationExpenseFourthFiscalYear">
<definition> The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during fourth fiscal year following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsAtFairValue">
<definition> Unsecured long-term borrowings at fair value </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InterestExpenseFinancialInstrumentsSoldButNotYetPurchasedAtFairValue">
<definition> Interest expense on financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongtermBorrowingsAfterHedgingTextBlock">
<definition> Unsecured Longterm Borrowings After Hedging Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetLiabilityNetNetUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInEarningsValue">
<definition> This element represents total net unrealized gains or losses for the period relating to instruments still held at the reporting date, arising from assets and liabilities net measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommercialLendingInvestmentGrade">
<definition> Amount committed to lend to counterparties with an internal credit rating of investment grade that are legally binding, have fixed termination dates and are contingent on the satisfaction of all conditions to borrowing set forth in the contract. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnderwritingCommitment">
<definition> Amount of commitments made to a counterparty related to the placement of an offering at a specified rate or price (including a range of rates or prices) or at the market rate. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisDerivativeContractsNetNetUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInEarnings">
<definition> This element represents total net unrealized gains or losses for the period relating to instruments still held at the reporting date, arising from derivative contracts net measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySettlements">
<definition> Settlements that have taken place during the period in relation to liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueLiabilityOfWrittenCreditDerivatives">
<definition> Fair Value Liability of Written Credit Derivatives. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo">
<definition> Amount of long-term other secured financing maturing during year two following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CollateralHeldByLendersInConnectionWithSecuritiesLendingIndemnifications">
<definition> Collateral held by lenders in connection with securities lending indemnifications. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LatestYearThroughWhichUnsecuredLongTermDebtExtends">
<definition> The latest year through which the firm's unsecured long-term borrowings extend. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsAndHedgingActivitiesDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MaturityDateOfJuniorSubordinatedDebtIssuedToTrusts">
<definition> Maturity date of Junior Subordinated Debt issued to Goldman Sachs Capital II and Goldman Sachs Capital III (APEX Trusts). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FeesReceivableFromAffiliatedFundsAndAggregateCarryingValueOfFirmsInterestsInTheseFundsTextBlock">
<definition> Fees receivable from affiliated funds and the aggregate carrying value of the firm's interests in these funds Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_StockOptionsAndWarrantsForDilutedEarningsPerShareCalculation">
<definition> Represents stock options and warrants included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GuaranteeObligationsCarryingValue">
<definition> Guarantee Obligations Carrying Value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherPrincipalTransactions">
<definition> Revenues include the gains or losses from marking financial assets and liabilities in the Investing & Lending segment to fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedAtFairValuePledgedInConnectionWithRepurchaseAgreementsSecuritiesLendingAgreementsAndOtherSecuredFinancingsToCounterpartiesThatHadRightToDeliverOrRepledge">
<definition> Financial Instruments owned at fair value, pledged in connection with repurchase agreements, securities lending agreements and other secured financings to counterparties that had the right to deliver or repledge. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueYearThree">
<definition> For leases having an initial or remaining terms in excess of one year, required rental payments, net of sublease payments, due during year three following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CollateralAlreadyPostedAggregateFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ExchangeTradedAndOTCDerivativesTextBlock">
<definition> Exchange Traded And OTC Derivatives. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_BeneficialInterestPreferred">
<definition> Guaranteed preferred beneficial interests issued by GS Capital I to third parties. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueOptionAggregateDifferencesLongTermDebtInstruments">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CumulativeLossesIncurredByTrustsAndOtherMortgageSecuritizationVehicles">
<definition> Cumulative losses incurred by trusts and other mortgage securitization vehicles during the period 2005 through 2008. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DerivativesMaximumExposureToLoss">
<definition> Derivatives, Maximum Exposure to Loss. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DividendsDeclaredOnPreferredStock">
<definition> Dividend and dividend equivalents declared for preferred stock. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PerpetualNonCumulativePreferredStockShareAuthorized">
<definition> Perpetual non-cumulative preferred stock, share authorized. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DerivativeContractsWithFinancingElementNet">
<definition> The net cash inflow / (outflow) associated with derivative contracts containing an other-than-insignificant financing element at inception. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ForeignCurrencyDenominatedDebtDesignatedAsForeignCurrencyHedge">
<definition> Foreign currency denominated debt designated as foreign currency hedge included in unsecured long-term borrowings and unsecured short-term borrowings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PercentageReductionInCarryingValueOfTotalUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsNotAtFairValueDueToChangeInFirmsOwnCreditSpreads">
<definition> Percentage reduction in the carrying value of total unsecured long-term borrowings for which the firm did not elect the fair value option due to the change in the firm's own credit spreads. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InterestExpenseIS">
<definition> Interest expense from cash instruments, collateralized transactions, borrowings, deposits and other financial liabilities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RealEstateRelatedExitCosts">
<definition> Real estate-related exit costs. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TimeDepositMaturitiesSecondYear">
<definition> Amount of time deposits held by the entity maturing during the second year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritiesBorrowedNetOfSecuritiesLoaned">
<definition> Changes during the reporting period in securities borrowed, net of securities loaned. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MaximumProtectionOfFirstLossOnLoanCommitments">
<definition> Maximum protection provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) for the first loss realized on approved loan commitments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CashAndSecuritiesSegregatedForRegulatoryAndOtherPurposes">
<definition> Cash and securities segregated in compliance with federal or other regulations (such as cash deposited in a special reserve account for the exclusive benefit of customers pursuant to customer protection SEC rule 15c3-3). Also includes insurance separate account assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_WarehouseFinancing">
<definition> Amount of legally binding commitments to lend funds or extend credit to finance the warehousing of financial assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_Occupancy">
<definition> Amount of net occupancy expense that includes items, such as lease expenses, property taxes and property and casualty insurance expense. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDefinedBenefitPensionAndOtherPostretirementPlansNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TreasuryStockRepurchased">
<definition> Value of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherLiabilitiesAndAccruedExpensesAtFairValue">
<definition> Other liabilities and accrued expenses at fair value </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InterestExpenseDeposits">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowings">
<definition> The cash inflow from the issuance of unsecured borrowings with maturity dates in excess of one-year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FutureAmortizationExpenseThirdFiscalYear">
<definition> The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during third fiscal year following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ConsolidationPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ExposureToLoansAndGuaranteesWithNonconsolidatedInvestmentFunds">
<definition> Exposure to loans and guarantees with nonconsolidated investment funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GainsLossesExcludedFromFairValueOptionGainsLossesOnUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsRelatedToEmbeddedDerivativeComponentOfHybridFinancialInstruments">
<definition> Gains/(Losses) excluded from fair value option gains/(losses) on unsecured long-term borrowings related to the embedded derivative component of hybrid financial instruments. Such gains and losses would have been recognized even if the firm had not elected to account for the entire hybrid instrument at fair value under the fair value option. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherAssetsBS">
<definition> Primarily includes property, leasehold improvements and equipment, goodwill and identifiable intangible assets and income tax-related assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InvestmentCommitments">
<definition> Amount of commitments to invest in private equity, real estate and other assets directly and through funds that the firm raises and manages in connection with its merchant banking and other investing activities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ImpairmentLossesRecognizedOnAssetsHeldForSale">
<definition> Impairment Losses Recognized On Assets Held For Sale. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredShortTermDebtWeightedAverageInterestRateAfterGivingEffectToHedgingActivities">
<definition> Reflects the weighted average interest rate as of the balance sheet date for unsecured short-term borrowings outstanding, after giving effect to hedging activities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedAtFairValueAndOtherAssetsPledgedAsCollateralTextBlock">
<definition> Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value And Other Assets Pledged As Collateral Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CashAndCashEquivalents">
<definition> Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Cash equivalents include highly liquid overnight deposits held in the ordinary course of business. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FixedIncomeCurrencyAndCommoditiesClientExecutionIntangibles">
<definition> Represents the carrying value of intangible assets attributable to the Fixed Income Currency and Commodities Client Execution operating segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueAssetOfWrittenCreditDerivatives">
<definition> Fair Value Asset Of Written Credit Derivatives. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InterestIncomeAndInterestExpenseTablesTextBlock">
<definition> Interest Income and Interest Expense Tables. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SummaryOfPreferredDividendsDeclaredOnPreferredStockIssuedPriorTo2011TextBlock">
<definition> Summary of preferred dividends declared on preferred stock prior to 2011 Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfPunitiveDamages">
<definition> Mortgage-Related Matters. Amount of punitive damages in connection with complaint brought upon by ACA Financial Guaranty Corp. against GS&Co. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ChangeInCashSecuritiesSegregatedRegulatoryOtherPurposes">
<definition> The net change in cash and securities segregated for regulatory and other purposes </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueInvestmentsEntitiesThatCalculateNetAssetValuePerShareRedemptionRestrictionDescription">
<definition> General maximum redemption level at any quarter-end for the firm's investments in hedge funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AccelerationOfPreferredStockDividends">
<definition> Acceleration of preferred dividends related to the period from April 1, 2011 to the redemption date as a result of the one-time preferred dividends related to the repurchase of the Series G Preferred Stock in the first quarter of 2011. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityNetRealizedGainLossIncludedInEarnings">
<definition> This element represents total net realized gains or losses for the period, arising from liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalNonCompensationExpenses">
<definition> Total non-compensation expenses. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedFromComputationOfEarningsPerShareAmount">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfSharesUnderwrittenInConnectionWithInitialPublicOffering2">
<definition> World Online Litigation. Amount of shares GS&Co. underwrote in connection with the initial public offering of World Online where Goldman Sachs and ABN AMRO Rothschild served as joint global coordinators. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritizationOfCommercialMortgages">
<definition> Securitization of commercial mortgages. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DifferenceBetweenAggregateContractualPrincipalAmountOfOtherSecuredFinancingsLongTermAndRelatedFairValue">
<definition> The amount by which the aggregate contractual principal amount of other secured financings (long-term) for which the fair value option was elected, primarily consisting of transfers of financial assets accounted for as financings rather than sales, debt raised through the William Street credit extension program and certain other nonrecourse financings, exceeded the related fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ValueOfRSUsRemitted">
<definition> Value of RSUs remitted by employees to satisfy minimum statutory employee tax withholding requirements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LongTermSubordinatedBorrowingsEffectiveWeightedAverageInterestRateAfterHedging">
<definition> Effective weighted average interest rate on long-term subordinated borrowings, after hedging. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TreasuryStockParValue">
<definition> Face amount or stated value of treasury stock, per share. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredFixedRateLongTermDebt">
<definition> The portion of the carrying amount of long-term unsecured borrowings outstanding as of the balance-sheet date, excluding current maturities, which accrues interest at a set, unchanging rate. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CapitalToRiskWeightedAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ConcentrationRiskDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ProvisionsForLitigationAndRegulatoryProceedings">
<definition> Provisions for litigation and regulatory proceedings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityCurrentReportingStatus">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AssetsHeldForSale">
<definition> Assets Held For Sale. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SensitivityAnalysisOfFairValueOfInterestsContinuedToBeHeldByTransferorServicingAssetsOrLiabilitiesImpactOf10PercentAdverseChangeInDiscountRate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritiesPurchasedUnderAgreementsToResellAndFederalFundsSold">
<definition> Includes: (1) collateralized financing transactions in the form of security resale agreements regardless of maturity, if the agreement requires the bank to resell the same or substantially the same security to the same counterparty at a fixed or determinable price at a future date and (2) the amount outstanding of funds lent to other depository institutions, securities brokers, or securities dealers in the form of Federal Funds sold. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityNetUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInEarnings">
<definition> This element represents total net unrealized gains or losses for the period relating to instruments still held at the reporting date, arising from liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FutureAmortizationExpenseSecondFiscalYear">
<definition> The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during second fiscal year following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales">
<definition> Sales that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TierOneRiskBasedCapitalRequiredForCapitalAdequacyToRiskWeightedAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AggregateCarryingValueOfFirmsInterestsInNonConsolidatedInvestmentFunds">
<definition> Aggregate carrying value of the firm's interests in non consolidated investment funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PaydownsAndCumulativeLossesOfLoansTransferredToTrustsAndOtherMortgageSecuritizationVehicles">
<definition> Paydowns and cumulative losses of loans transferred by the firm to trusts and other mortgage securitization vehicles during the period 2005 through 2008. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MarketMaking">
<definition> Revenues include the gains or losses from marking financial assets and liabilities in the Institutional Client Services segment to fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_WeightedAverageInterestRateForUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsFixedRateObligations">
<definition> Weighted average interest rate for fixed rate unsecured long-term borrowings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SensitivityAnalysisOfFairValueOfInterestsContinuedToBeHeldByTransferorServicingAssetsOrLiabilitiesImpactOf20PercentAdverseChangeInPrepaymentSpeed">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalAfterYearFive">
<definition> Amount of long-term other secured financing maturing after the fifth year following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityPurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlements">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NetInterestIncomeExpense">
<definition> Amount of net interest income or expense derived from operations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ValueOfRSUsCancelled">
<definition> Value of RSUs cancelled to satisfy minimum statutory employee tax withholding requirements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherAssetsTextBlock">
<definition> Includes disclosure of other assets and other liabilities not separately disclosed. This is used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure including data and tables. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_EstimatedFutureAmortizationForExistingIdentifiableIntangibleAssetsThrough2016TextBlock">
<definition> Estimated future amortization for existing identifiable intangible assets through 2016. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommitmentsToInvestInFundsManagedByFirm">
<definition> Commitments to invest in funds managed by the firm. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RedeemablePreferredStocksRedemptionPricePerShare">
<definition> Amount to be paid per share by entity upon redemption. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LongTermSubordinatedDebtEffectiveWeightedAverageInterestRateAfterHedging">
<definition> Effective weighted average interest rate on long-term subordinated debt, after hedging. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementsWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityValue">
<definition> Fair Value Measurements With Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation Recurring Basis Liability Value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncreaseInCarryingAmountOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsRelatedToFairValueHedgesMaturingInYearOne">
<definition> Increase In Carrying Amount Of Unsecured Long Term Borrowings Related To Fair Value Hedges Maturing During The Year Following The Current Fiscal Year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InvestmentManagementIntangibles">
<definition> Represents the carrying value of intangible assets attributable to the Investment Management operating segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TimeDepositMaturitiesSeventhYearAndThereafter">
<definition> Amount of time deposits held by the entity maturing after the sixth year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_EffectiveWeightedAverageInterestRatesForUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsAfterHedgingTotal">
<definition> The effective weighted average interest rate for total unsecured long-term borrowings, after hedging. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredShortTermBorrowingsIncludingCurrentPortionOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsAtFairValue">
<definition> Unsecured short-term borrowings, including the current portion of unsecured long-term borrowings, at fair value </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueNetAssetLiabilityOfWrittenCreditDerivatives">
<definition> Net asset / (liability) fair value of written credit derivative. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NonvotingCommonStockParValue">
<definition> Face amount or stated value of non voting common stock, per share. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InterestIncomeSecuritiesBorrowedSecuritiesPurchasedUnderAgreementsToResellAndFederalFundsSold">
<definition> The aggregate interest income earned from securities borrowed, securities purchased under agreements to resell and federal funds sold. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RevenuesRecognitionPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy for revenue recognition which includes the accounting policy for Fair Value, Investment Banking activities, Investment Management and Commissions and Fees. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeNetHedgeIneffectivenessGainLoss">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_Reissued">
<definition> Carrying value of treasury stock reissued during the period. Upon reissuance, common and preferred stock are outstanding. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FixedIncomeCurrencyAndCommoditiesClientExecutionGoodwill">
<definition> Represents the carrying value of goodwill attributable to the Fixed Income Currency and Commodities Client Execution operating segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityRegistrantName">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InsuranceRelatedLiabilities">
<definition> Insurance related liabilities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityTransfersNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GoodwillAndIdentifiableIntangibleAssets">
<definition> Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritiesLoanedAtFairValue">
<definition> Securities loaned at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MaximumExposureToLossRelatedToCdosBackedByMortgageObligation">
<definition> Maximum exposure to loss related to CDOs backed by mortgage obligation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementInputsDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DepositsForeign">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SegmentReportingInformationPercentageOfRevenue">
<definition> Represents the percentage total net revenues allocated to this geographic region. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlements">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearOne">
<definition> Amount of unsecured long-term debt (excluding the current portion) maturing during the year following the current fiscal year, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncreaseInCarryingAmountOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsRelatedToFairValueHedges">
<definition> Increase in the carrying amount of unsecured long-term borrowings related to fair value hedges. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueOptionUnfundedLendingCommitmentsContractualAmount">
<definition> Total contractual amount of unfunded commitments for which the fair value option was elected. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AcquiredLiabilities">
<definition> Liabilities assumed related to the acquisition of Paternoster U.K. Limited, a U.K. life insurance company, in the first quarter of 2011. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RepaymentOfOtherSecuredFinancingsLongTermIncludingCurrentPortion">
<definition> The cash outflow associated with the repayment of other secured financings with original maturity dates in excess of one year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsByMaturityDateTextBlock">
<definition> Unsecured long-term borrowings by maturity date. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InterestExpenseLongTermDebt">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommitmentsToExtendCreditPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy for commitments to extend credit. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CashAndCashEquivalentsCF">
<definition> Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Cash equivalents include highly liquid overnight deposits held in the ordinary course of business. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisDerivativeContractsNetPurchases">
<definition> Purchases that have taken place during the period in relation to derivative contracts net measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockShares">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ConcentrationRiskCreditRiskFinancialInstrumentMaximumExposureAsPercentageOfTotalAssets">
<definition> Reflects, as a percentage of total assets, the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the entity would incur if parties to the financial instruments that make up the concentration failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the entity. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_EmployeeInterestsInConsolidatedFunds">
<definition> Employee interests in consolidated funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesContinuingOperations">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GoodwillAndIdentifiableIntangibleAssetsTextBlock">
<definition> Discloses the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets. For amortizable intangible assets includes (a) the carrying amount and the weighted-average amortization period and (b) total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years. For goodwill includes, in total and for each reportable segment, the carrying amount of goodwill. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ProfessionalFeesIS">
<definition> Primarily includes legal, audit and consulting fees. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ProceedsFromSalesOfPropertyLeaseholdImprovementsAndEquipment">
<definition> The cash inflow from the sale of property, leasehold improvements and equipment that are used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TransfersOfAssetsPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy for transfers of assets, including securitization transactions. The disclosure may include how the entity determines whether a transaction should be accounted for as a sale or financing, and the initial and subsequent accounting for such a transaction. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CashSettlementOfShareBasedCompensation">
<definition> The aggregate reduction in equity during the period related to cash settlement of share-based compensation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LongTermJuniorSubordinatedDebtEffectiveWeightedAverageInterestRateAfterHedging">
<definition> Effective weighted average interest rate on long-term junior subordinated debt, after hedging. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalOperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDue">
<definition> The total of future contractually required payments on leases defined as operating, net of sublease payments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RestrictedStockUnitsAndEmployeeStockOptions">
<definition> Amounts related to restricted stock units and employee stock options. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CancellationOfRestrictedStockUnitsInSatisfactionOfWithholdingTaxRequirements">
<definition> Cancellation of restricted stock units in satisfaction of withholding tax requirements </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PurchaseOfPropertyLeaseholdImprovementsAndEquipment">
<definition> The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of property, leasehold improvements and equipment that are used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherInterestExpense">
<definition> Primarily includes interest expense on customer credit balances and other interest-bearing liabilities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CumulativeLossesIncurredByTrustsAndOtherMortgageSecuritizationVehiclesRelatingToFirmsSecuritizationsThatWereStructuredWithCreditProtectionObtainedFromMonolineInsurers">
<definition> Cumulative losses incurred by trusts and other mortgage securitization vehicles relating to Goldman Sachs-issued securitizations during the period 2005 through 2008 that were structured with credit protection obtained from monoline insurers. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AlternativeExcessNetCapital">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LatestYearThroughWhichOperatingLeasesExtend">
<definition> The latest year through which the firm's noncancelable lease arrangements extend. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LegalProceedingsTextBlock">
<definition> Legal Proceedings Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PromissoryNotes">
<definition> Promissory Notes. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfSettlementRelatedToResearchMatters">
<definition> Research Matters. Approximate amount of settlement paid by GS&Co. related to research matters </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueCashInstrumentAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisTextBlock">
<definition> Fair Value Cash Instrument Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommissionsAndFees">
<definition> Revenues from executing and clearing client transactions on stock, options and futures markets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PrincipalAmountOfSecuritiesUnderwritten2">
<definition> IndyMac Pass-Through Certificates Litigation. Approximate principal amount of securities underwritten by GS&Co. to all purchasers in the offerings at issue in the May 2010 motion to intervene. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GainsLossesExcludedFromFairValueOptionGainsLossesOnReceivablesFromCustomersAndCounterpartiesRelatedToCertainTransfersAccountedForAsReceivablesRatherThanPurchases">
<definition> Gains (losses) excluded from fair value option gains (losses) on receivables from customers and counterparties related to certain transfers accounted for as receivables rather than purchases. Changes in the fair value of these receivables from customers and counterparties are offset by changes in the fair value of the related other secured financings in the statements of financial condition. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DerivativesCreditRiskGainsLossesNet">
<definition> This item represents the estimated gains or losses included in earnings attributable to the impact of changes in credit exposure and credit spreads on derivative contracts (including derivative assets and liabilities and related hedges). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AggregateCumulativeLossesExperiencedByPlaintiffsRelatedToMortgageMatters">
<definition> Mortgage-Related Matters. Approximate amount of aggregate cumulative losses experienced by plaintiffs with respect to securities at issue in active cases brought against the firm for mortgage-related matters. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalOfferingPriceOfSharesUnderwrittenInConnectionWithInitialPublicOffering">
<definition> World Online Litigation. Total offering price of shares GS&Co. and GSI underwrote in connection with the initial public offering of World Online where Goldman Sachs and ABN AMRO Rothschild served as joint global coordinators. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalGainsLossesExcludedFromFairValueOption">
<definition> Total gains/(losses) excluded from fair value option gains/(losses) primarily related to gains/ (losses) on assets and liabilities that would have been accounted for at fair value under other GAAP if the firm had not elected the fair value option and gains/ (losses) on liabilities for which the fair value option was elected that are offset by gains and losses on related financial assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InterestRateJuniorSubordinatedDebtIssuedToTrustsFixed">
<definition> Fixed interest rate, for junior subordinated debt issued to Goldman Sachs Capital II and Goldman Sachs Capital III (APEX Trusts). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritizationOfResidentialMortgages">
<definition> Securitization of residential mortgages. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritizationOfOtherFinancialAssets">
<definition> Securitization of other financial assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_Level3AssetsSummaryTextBlock">
<definition> Level 3 Assets Summary. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeposits">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TierOneRiskBasedCapitalRequiredToBeWellCapitalizedToRiskWeightedAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfFineRelatedToSettlement1">
<definition> Mortgage-Related Matters. Amount of fine related to FSA settlement pursuant to GSI's violation of certain FSA principles. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ExchangeTradedDerivativeLiabilities">
<definition> Exchange-traded Derivative Liabilities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesHeldBySubsidiary">
<definition> Available for sale securities substantially all of which is held within the firm's insurance subsidiaries included in Total Financial Instruments Owned, at Fair Value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueOptionLoansHeldAsAssetsAggregateAmountInNonaccrualStatus">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueInvestmentsEntitiesThatCalculateNetAssetValuePerShareLiquidatingInvestmentRemainingPeriod">
<definition> Estimated period over which distributions will be received from the firm's investments in private equity, private debt and real estate fund investments as the underlying assets are liquidated, estimated in years. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_EquitiesClientExecutionGoodwill">
<definition> Represents the carrying value of goodwill attributable to the Equities Client Execution operating segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ApproximateAmountOfLevel3LiabilityTransfersFromUnsecuredShortTermBorrowingsToUnsecuredLongTermBorrowings">
<definition> Approximate amount of level 3 liability transfers from unsecured short-term borrowings to unsecured long-term borrowings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsFinancingsIncludedInOtherSecuredFinancings">
<definition> Transfers of financial assets accounted for as financings rather than sales included in other secured financings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DepreciationAndAmortizationCF">
<definition> The aggregate net amount of depreciation and amortization recognized during an accounting period. As a noncash item, the net amount is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by (used in) operations using the indirect method. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NetAmountAtRiskRepresentingGuaranteedMinimumDeathAndIncomeBenefitsInExcessOfContractHolderAccountBalances">
<definition> Net amount at risk representing guaranteed minimum death and income benefits in excess of contract holder account balances. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DifferenceBetweenAggregateContractualPrincipalAmountOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsAndRelatedFairValue">
<definition> The amount by which the aggregate contractual principal amount of unsecured long-term borrowings for which the fair value option was elected exceeded the related fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GainsLossesExcludedFromFairValueOptionGainsLossesOnOtherSecuredFinancingsRelatedToFinancingsRecordedAsResultOfTransactionsThatWereAccountedForAsSecuredFinancingsRatherThanSales">
<definition> Gains/(Losses) excluded from fair value option gains/(losses) on other secured financings related to financings recorded as a result of transactions that were accounted for as secured financings rather than sales. Changes in the fair value of these secured financings are offset by changes in the fair value of the related financial instruments included in Financial instruments owned, at fair value and Receivables from customers and counterparties in the consolidated statements of financial condition. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_HybridFinancialInstruments">
<definition> Short-term instruments that contain bifurcatable embedded derivatives and do not require settlement by physical delivery of non-financial assets (e.g., physical commodities). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueOfSecuritiesReceivedAsCollateralThatCanBeResoldOrRepledged">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncreaseInCarryingAmountOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsRelatedToFairValueHedgesMaturingInYearFive">
<definition> Increase in the carrying amount of unsecured long-term borrowings related to fair value hedges maturing during year five following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InterestRateJuniorSubordinatedDebenturesIssuedToTrustFixed">
<definition> Fixed interest rate, for junior subordinated debentures issued to Goldman Sachs Capital I (Trust). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TierOneRiskBasedCapital">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DepositsAtFairValue">
<definition> Deposits at fair value </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerSharePolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InterestIncomeDepositsWithFinancialInstitutions">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearOne">
<definition> Amount of long-term other secured financing maturing during the year following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherInterestIncome">
<definition> Primarily includes interest income on customer debit balances and other interest-earning assets. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis based on contractual interest rates. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritiesLoanedBS">
<definition> The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of securities loaned typically used to cover short sales and secured by cash until the borrowing is closed. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesContinuingOperations">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NoninterestExpense">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_VariableInterestEntityConsolidationPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy regarding its principles of consolidation for variable interest entities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueYearFive">
<definition> For leases having an initial or remaining terms in excess of one year, required rental payments, net of sublease payments, due during year five following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NonCumulativePreferredStockLiquidationPreference">
<definition> The per share liquidation preference (or restrictions) of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) that has a preference in involuntary liquidation considerably in excess of the par or stated value of the shares. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_InterestIncomeAndInterestExpenseDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueOfRetainedInterestsRelatedToSecuritizationEntitiesInWhichFirmsOnlyContinuingInvolvementIsRetainedServicing">
<definition> Fair value of retained interests related to securitization entities in which the firm's only continuing involvement is retained servicing. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_WeightedAverageInterestRateAfterHedgingOnSecuredFinancingsAtAmortizedCostLongTerm">
<definition> Weighted average interest rate, after giving effect to hedging activities, on other secured financings at amortized cost (long-term). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_Assets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsTextBlock">
<definition> Goodwill and intangible assets by segment for the current reporting period. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueYearFour">
<definition> For leases having an initial or remaining terms in excess of one year, required rental payments, net of sublease payments, during year four following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TierOneCapitalToAverageAdjustedTotalAssets">
<definition> Tier 1 capital divided by average adjusted total assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_WeightedAverageNumberDilutedSharesOutstandingAdjustment">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SensitivityAnalysisOfFairValueOfInterestsContinuedToBeHeldByTransferorServicingAssetsOrLiabilitiesImpactOf10PercentAdverseChangeInPrepaymentSpeed">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DepreciationAndAmortizationTextBlock">
<definition> Depreciation and amortization Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AntidilutiveSecuritiesTextBlock">
<definition> Antidilutive Securities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CapitalRatiosTextBlock">
<definition> Capital Ratios. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredShortTermBorrowingsIncludingCurrentPortionOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowings">
<definition> Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of unsecured short-term borrowings (with maturities due within one year) including the current portion of unsecured long-term borrowings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalLevel3AssetsAsPercentageOfTotalFinancialAssetsAtFairValue">
<definition> Total level 3 assets as a percentage of Total financial assets at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CurrentPortionOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsGuaranteedByFDICUnderTemporaryLiquidityGuaranteeProgramTLGP">
<definition> Current Portion of Unsecured Long-term Borrowings Guaranteed by the FDIC Under the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NonvotingSharesAuthorized">
<definition> The maximum number of non voting common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalYearFocus">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ExcessAmountDepositedByFirmsDepositoryInstitutionSubsidiariesHeldAtFederalReserveBank">
<definition> Excess amount deposited by the firm's depository institution subsidiaries held at the Federal Reserve Bank. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InterestIncome">
<definition> Interest and dividend revenues from cash instruments, collateralized transactions and other financial assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FutureAmortizationExpenseFirstFiscalYear">
<definition> The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during first fiscal year following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InsuranceRelatedLiabilitiesTextBlock">
<definition> Insurance-related liabilities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredShortTermBorrowingsNet">
<definition> Net cash inflow (outflow) associated with changes in unsecured short-term borrowings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TierTwoRiskBasedCapital">
<definition> Tier 2 Risk Based Capital as defined in the regulations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisDerivativeContractsNetValue">
<definition> This element represents derivative contracts net measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritiesServicesGoodwill">
<definition> Represents the carrying value of goodwill attributable to the Securities Services operating segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OutstandingPrincipalBalanceOfLoansRelatingToFirmsSecuritizationsThatWereTransferredToTrustsAndOtherMortgageSecuritizationVehiclesAndWereStructuredWithCreditProtectionObtainedFromMonolineInsurers">
<definition> Outstanding principal balance of loans relating to Goldman Sachs-issued securitizations that were transferred to trusts and other mortgage securitization vehicles during the period 2005 through 2008 and were structured with credit protection obtained from monoline insurers. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxesPaidNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FinancialAssetsCollateralizingOtherSecuredFinancingsRelatedToFailedSales">
<definition> Amount of financial assets (included in Financial instruments owned, at fair value) that collateralize other secured financings related to transfers of assets accounted for as financings rather than sales. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_BifurcatedEmbeddedDerivativesTextBlock">
<definition> Bifurcated Embedded Derivatives. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NonrecourseObligationsIncludedInOtherSecuredFinancings">
<definition> Nonrecourse obligations included in other secured financings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DividendsPreferredStockCash">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueOptionUnfundedLendingCommitmentsFairValue">
<definition> Fair value of unfunded commitments for which the fair value option was elected. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TransactionsWithAffiliatedFundsTextBlock">
<definition> This element is used to disclose transactions with nonconsolidated affiliated investment funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MinimumTierOneLeverageRatioForOtherBankHoldingCompanies">
<definition> Minimum Tier 1 leverage ratio for other bank holding companies without highest supervisory rating which have not implemented the Federal Reserve Board's risk-based capital measure for market risk. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InvestmentBanking">
<definition> Fees for advisory assignments with respect to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense activities, restructurings and spin-offs; fees for underwriting public offerings and private placements of a wide range of securities and other financial instruments and derivative transactions directly related to such client activities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LoansAndLendingCommitmentsTextBlock">
<definition> Loans and Lending Commitments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CashDividendsPaidToParentCompany">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueCurrentYear">
<definition> For leases having an initial or remaining terms in excess of one year, required rental payments, net of sublease payments, due during the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LongTermBorrowingsTextBlock">
<definition> Long-Term Borrowings Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueOptionTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityNetUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInEarningsValue">
<definition> This element represents total net unrealized gains or losses for the period relating to instruments still held at the reporting date, arising from liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LiabilitiesForFutureBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAtFairValue">
<definition> Represents liabilities for future benefits and unpaid claims carried at fair value under the fair value option. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EmbeddedDerivativeFairValueOfEmbeddedDerivativeAsset">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueOptionOwnCreditRiskGainsLossesOnLiabilitiesIncludingHedges">
<definition> This item represents the estimated amount of gains and losses, including the effects of hedges, from fair value changes included in earnings that are attributable to changes in the firm's own credit spreads on borrowings for which the fair value option was elected. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySales">
<definition> Sales that have taken place during the period in relation to liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityIssues">
<definition> Issues that have taken place during the period in relation to liabilities measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LettersOfCreditCommitments">
<definition> Amount of letters of credit issued by various banks to counterparties on behalf of the firm in lieu of securities or cash to satisfy various collateral and margin deposit requirements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DisgorgementAndCivilPenaltyAmountRelatedToSettlementOfSecAction">
<definition> Disgorgement and civil penalty amount related to the settlement to resolve the SEC's action against GS&Co. in connection with a CDO offering made in early 2007. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AmountOfRestrictedNetAssetsForConsolidatedAndUnconsolidatedSubsidiaries">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesContinuingOperations">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MaximumProtectionOnAdditionalLossesOnLoanCommitments">
<definition> Maximum protection provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) for additional losses realized on approved loan commitments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CashFlowsBetweenSecuritizationSpecialPurposeEntitySPEAndTransferorOtherCashFlowsReceivedOnRetainedInterests">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfLossIncurredOnRepurchaseOfMortgageLoans">
<definition> Amount of loss incurred on the repurchase of residential mortgage loans based upon alleged breaches of representations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DividendRatePreferredStockSeriesF">
<definition> If stock is issued, dividend rate if declared, payable quarterly subsequent to September 1, 2012. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisDerivativeContractsNetPurchasesSalesIssuancesSettlements">
<definition> This element represents purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net) which have taken place during the period in relation to derivative contracts net measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PreferredStockDividendRateSeriesF">
<definition> If stock is issued, dividend rate if declared, payable quarterly prior to September 1, 2012. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CapitalRequiredToBeWellCapitalizedToRiskWeightedAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncreaseInAssetsUponAdoptionOfAsu200917">
<definition> The approximate aggregate amount of the increase to assets (primarily trading assets, at fair value) resulting from the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2009- 17, "Consolidations (Topic 810) - Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities". </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredVariableRateLongTermDebt">
<definition> The portion of the carrying amount of long-term unsecured borrowings outstanding as of the balance-sheet date, excluding current maturities, which accrues interest at a rate subject to change from time to time. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisDerivativeContractsNetSales">
<definition> Sales that have taken place during the period in relation to derivative contracts net measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IssuanceAndAmortizationOfRestrictedStockUnitsAndEmployeeStockOptions">
<definition> Issuance and amortization of restricted stock units and employee stock options. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ReceivablesFromCustomersAndCounterpartiesPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes an entity's accounting policy for receivables from customers and counterparties and the basis at which such receivables are carried in the entity's statements of financial condition. It also describes the entity's accounting policy on recognition of interest income on such receivables. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicByCommonClassAndScheduleOfEarningsPerShareDilutedByCommonClassTextBlock">
<definition> This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure pertaining to an entity's basic and diluted earnings per share. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueOfPurchasedInterests">
<definition> Fair Value of Purchased Interests in securitization entities in which the firm also holds retained interests. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ConsolidatedVariableInterestEntitiesTextBlock">
<definition> Consolidated variable interest entities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInTradingRevenue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisDerivativeContractsNetNetRealizedGainLossIncludedInEarnings">
<definition> This element represents total net realized gains or losses for the period, arising from derivative contracts net measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InterestExpenseSecuritiesLoanedSecuritiesSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchase">
<definition> The aggregate interest expense from securities loaned and securities sold under agreements to repurchase. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SubordinatedLiabilitiesIssuedByConsolidatedVIEs">
<definition> Subordinated liabilities issued by consolidated VIEs. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SecuredLongTermDebt">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SummaryOfIncomeTaxExaminationsTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DepreciationAndAmortizationIS">
<definition> The current period expense charged against earnings on property, leasehold improvements, equipment and identifiable intangible assets to allocate or recognize the cost of assets over their useful lives. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NoncontrollingInterestsRelatedToConsolidatedInvestmentFunds">
<definition> Noncontrolling interests related to consolidated investment funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PurchasedInterestsMaximumExposureToLoss">
<definition> Purchased Interests Maximum Exposure to Loss. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermDebtWithFloatingRatesAfterHedgingAtAmortizedCost">
<definition> The amount of of unsecured long-term borrowings with floating rates, after hedging at amortized cost. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_VariableInterestEntityConsolidatedCarryingAmountLiabilities">
<definition> The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's liabilities included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SignificantAccountingPoliciesTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueYearTwo">
<definition> For leases having an initial or remaining terms in excess of one year, required rental payments, net of sublease payments, due during year two following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SegmentReportingInformationTotalPreTaxEarnings">
<definition> Amount of income or loss for the reportable segment before, income taxes, preferred stock dividends and extraordinary items. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AcrruedExpenseRelatedToRedemptionOfPreferredStock">
<definition> Accrued expenses related to the redemption of the firm's 10% Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series G. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SegmentReportingInformationTotalOperatingExpenses">
<definition> Amount of total expenses, other than interest, for the reportable segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfAvailableForSaleSecurities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RevenueFromAffiliatedFunds">
<definition> Management fees, advisory fees, incentive fees or overrides from nonconsolidated investment funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FutureAmortizationExpenseFifthFiscalYear">
<definition> The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during fifth fiscal year following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TimeDepositMaturitiesFifthYear">
<definition> Amount of time deposits held by the entity maturing during the fifth year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NetRevenuesIncludingNetInterestIncome">
<definition> Aggregate revenue recognized during the period derived from investment banking, trading and principal investments, asset management and securities services and interest income, net interest expense from cash instruments, collateralized transactions and other financial assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsTextBlock">
<definition> Unsecured long-term borrowings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsTextBlock">
<definition> Other Secured Financings Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_Capital">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AssumptionForFairValueOfInterestsContinuedToBeHeldByTransferorServicingAssetsOrLiabilitiesWeightedAverageLife">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases">
<definition> Purchases that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfCompensatoryDamages">
<definition> Mortgage-Related Matters. Amount of compensatory damages in connection with complaint brought upon by ACA Financial Guaranty Corp. against GS&Co. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GuaranteedPerpetualNormalAutomaticPreferredEnhancedCapitalSecuritiesIssuedToThirdParties">
<definition> Guaranteed Perpetual Normal Automatic Preferred Enhanced Capital Securities (APEX) Issued To Third Parties. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_VariableInterestEntityNonconsolidatedCarryingAmountAssets">
<definition> The carrying amount of the assets in the reporting entity's statement of financial position that relate to the reporting entity's variable interest in the Variable Interest Entity (VIE). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncomeTaxRelatedLiabilities">
<definition> Income Tax-Related Liabilities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CashAndCashEquivalentPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> A description of the cash and cash equivalents accounting policy, including the policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents. Other information disclosed includes the amount of non-interest bearing cash and due from banks and interest-bearing deposits with banks. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfBrokerDealerTentativeNetCapitalRequiredToBeHeld">
<definition> Amount of broker-dealer tentative net capital required to be held in accordance with Appendix E of Rule 15c3-1. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MoneyMarketInstrumentsToSupportCreditExtensionProgram">
<definition> Money Market Instruments To Support Credit Extension Program. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive">
<definition> Amount of long-term other secured financing maturing during year five following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FeesReceivableFromNonConsolidatedInvestmentFunds">
<definition> Fees receivable from nonconsolidated investment funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_HedgeAccountingPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Describes the entity's accounting policy for hedge accounting. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredShortTermBorrowingsTextBlock">
<definition> Unsecured short-term borrowings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingCollateralizedByFinancialInstruments">
<definition> Other secured financing collateralized by financial instruments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDerivativeInstrumentsIncludedInTradingActivitiesTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GainsLossesExcludedFromFairValueOptionGainsLossesOnUnsecuredShortTermBorrowingsRelatedToEmbeddedDerivativeComponentOfHybridFinancialInstruments">
<definition> Gains/(Losses) excluded from fair value option gains/(losses) on unsecured short-term borrowings related to the embedded derivative component of hybrid financial instruments. Such gains and losses would have been recognized even if the firm had not elected to account for the entire hybrid instrument at fair value under the fair value option. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionsAndTranslationsPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsLongTermAtFairValue">
<definition> Long-term other secured financings, at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TierOneLeverageRatioRequiredToBeWellCapitalized">
<definition> The Tier 1 leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital divided by average adjusted total assets) required to be categorized as "well-capitalized", in the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MiscellaneousReceivablesAndOther">
<definition> Miscellaneous receivables and other. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfBrokerDealerNetCapitalRequiredToBeHeld">
<definition> Amount of broker-dealer net capital required to be held in accordance with Appendix E of Rule 15c3-1. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueDerivativeAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock">
<definition> Fair Value Derivative Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueOptionAggregateDifferencesPerformingLoansAndLongTermReceivables">
<definition> This item represents the difference between the aggregate fair value and the aggregate unpaid principal balance of performing loans and long-term receivables (other than securities categorized as trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity) that have contractual principal amounts and for which the fair value option has been elected. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueOptionChangesInFairValueGainLoss">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeLiabilityNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalLevel3AssetsAsPercentageOfTotalAssets">
<definition> Total Level 3 Assets As Percentage Of Total Assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfFinancialAssetsSecuritizedAndCashFlowsReceivedOnRetainedInterestsTextBlock">
<definition> Amount of financial assets securitized and the cash flows received on retained interests. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExercisePriceOfWarrantsOrRights">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_NoncashOrPartNoncashAcquisitionDebtAssumed">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DomesticTimeDepositsGreaterThanOneHundredThousandMaturingAfterTwelveMonths">
<definition> Amount of domestic time deposits greater than $100,000 maturing after twelve months of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsDisclosureTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NetPurchasedProtectionNotionalValueOfCreditDerivatives">
<definition> Net purchased protection notional value of credit derivatives. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnderwritingGoodwill">
<definition> Represents the carrying value of goodwill attributable to the Underwriting operating segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueYearOne">
<definition> For leases having an initial or remaining terms in excess of one year, required rental payments, net of sublease payments, due during year one following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DisgorgementAndPenaltyAmountRelatedToSettlement">
<definition> Specialist Matters. Amount of disgorement and penalty to be used to compensate customers in connection with SLKS settlement. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RedeemablePreferredStockShares">
<definition> Shares of the firm's Series G Preferred Stock held by Berkshire Hathaway to be redeemed on April 18, 2011. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeUnrealizedHoldingGainLossOnSecuritiesArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NetLiabilityRelatedToOtherContinuingInvolvement">
<definition> The firms net liability due to its other continuing involvement in the form of derivative transactions and guarantees with certain non-consolidated VIEs. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour">
<definition> Amount of long-term other secured financing maturing during year four following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueInvestmentsEntitiesThatCalculateNetAssetValuePerShareInvestmentRedemptionDescription">
<definition> Notice period subject to which the firm's investments in hedge funds are generally redeemable on a quarterly basis. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TimeDepositMaturitiesFirstYear">
<definition> Amount of time deposits held by the entity maturing during the first year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AcquiredAssets">
<definition> Assets acquired related to the acquisition of Paternoster U.K. Limited, a U.K. life insurance company, in the first quarter of 2011. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncreaseInCarryingAmountOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsRelatedToFairValueHedgesMaturingInYearTwo">
<definition> Increase in the carrying amount of unsecured long-term borrowings related to fair value hedges maturing during year two following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FixedRateUnsecuredLongTermDebtInterestRatesRangeMinimum">
<definition> When presenting a range of interest rates, the lowest fixed interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement as of the balance sheet date. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MaximumPayoutNotionalAmountOfPurchasedCreditDerivatives">
<definition> Maximum Payout/Notional Amount of Purchased Credit Derivatives. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InterestAndDividendIncomeFinancialInstrumentsOwnedAtFairValue">
<definition> Interest and dividend income on financial instruments owned, at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RegulationAndCapitalAdequacyTextBlock">
<definition> This element discusses the regulatory structure surrounding the firm's activities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InvestmentManagement">
<definition> Revenues earned from management fees and incentive fees for investment management services and transaction revenues related to the firm's private wealth management. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommitmentsContingenciesGuaranteesTextBlock">
<definition> Includes disclosure of commitments, contingencies and guarantees. This is used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure including data and tables. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfLoansSoldToGovernmentSponseredEnterprises">
<definition> Amount of loans sold to government sponsored enterprises during the period 2005 through 2008. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeNetLiabilityPositionAggregateFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockDividendRatePercentageOrPerDollarAmount">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ReceivablesFromCustomersAndCounterparties">
<definition> Amount due from customers arising from transactions related to the entity's activities and operations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndDueFromBanks">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SeparateAccountsLiability">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesGrossRealizedGainLossNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DomesticDeposits">
<definition> The aggregate of all domestic interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing deposit liabilities, which may be used as an alternative presentation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ContingentAndForwardStartingResaleAndSecuritiesBorrowingAgreements">
<definition> Amount of commitments related to contingent and forward starting resale and securities borrowing agreements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CommitmentsAndGuaranteesMaximumExposureToLoss">
<definition> Commitments and Guarantees, Maximum Exposure to Loss. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFive">
<definition> Amount of unsecured long-term debt maturing during year five following the current fiscal year, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed or determinable prices and dates. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedAtFairValueAndFinancialInstrumentsSoldButNotYetPurchasedAtFairValueTextBlock">
<definition> Financial Instruments Owned At Fair Value And Financial Instruments Sold But Not Yet Purchased At Fair Value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetNetUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInEarnings">
<definition> This element represents total net unrealized gains or losses for the period relating to instruments still held at the reporting date, arising from assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UseOfEstimatesPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Provides an entity's explanation that the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of management estimates. Estimates used in the determination of carrying amounts of assets or liabilities, or in disclosure of gain or loss contingencies should be disclosed if known information available prior to issuance of the financial statements indicates that both of these criteria are met: (1) It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect on the financial statements of a condition, situation, or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements will change in the near term (less than one year from the date of issuance) due to one or more future confirming events, and (2) The effect of the change would be material to the financial statements. The disclosure should indicate the nature of the uncertainty and include an indication that it is at least reasonably possible that a change in the estimate will occur in the near term. Disclosure of the factors that cause the estimate to be sensitive to change also is encouraged. Entities also may identify those areas that are subject to significant estimates. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OperatingLeasesFutureMinimumPaymentsDueTextBlock">
<definition> The total of future contractually required payments on leases defined as operating. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ImpactOfUnvestedShareBasedPaymentAwardsAsSeparateClassOfSecuritiesOnEarningsPerShareBasic">
<definition> Expressed in per-share terms, the dollar amount of the impact of applying the methodology of treating unvested share-based payment awards that have non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents as a separate class of securities when calculating basic earnings per common share. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisTotalAssetAndLiabilityNetUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInEarningsValue">
<definition> This element represents total net unrealized gains or losses for the period relating to instruments still held at the reporting date, arising from total assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3), which are included in earnings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MaturityDateOfJuniorSubordinatedDebenturesIssuedToTrust">
<definition> Maturity date of Junior Subordinated Debentures issued to Goldman Sachs Capital I (Trust). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossRecognizedInIncomeNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockRedemptionDate">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalCommitmentsToExtendCredit">
<definition> Total commitments to lend to counterparties that are legally binding, have fixed termination dates and are contingent on the satisfaction of all conditions to borrowing set forth in the contract. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncreaseInLiabilitiesUponAdoptionOfAsu200917">
<definition> The approximate aggregate amount of the increase to liabilities (primarily unsecured short-term borrowings and other liabilities) resulting from the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2009-17, "Consolidations (Topic 810) - Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities". </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritiesSegregatedForRegulatoryAndOtherPurposes">
<definition> Securities segregated for regulatory and other purposes. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireAvailableForSaleSecurities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInInterestIncome">
<definition> This item represents the amount of the total realized and unrealized gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets) in interest income; the fair value of which assets was or is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DomesticTimeDepositsGreaterThanOneHundredThousandMaturingWithinThreeToSixMonths">
<definition> Amount of domestic time deposits greater than $100,000 maturing within three to six months of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CapitalRatiosBankTextBlock">
<definition> Capital Ratios - Bank. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalDomesticTimeDepositsGreaterThanOneHundredThousand">
<definition> Total amount of domestic time deposits greater than $100,000. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CreditConcentrationGovernmentAndFederalAgencyObligationsTextBlock">
<definition> Credit Concentration Government And Federal Agency Obligations. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GuaranteesAndDerivativeTransactionsWithViesToWhichFirmTransferredAssets">
<definition> Guarantees and derivative transactions with VIEs to which the firm transferred assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_UnsecuredLongTermDebt">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_BeneficialInterestCommon">
<definition> Common beneficial interests issued by GS Capital I to Group Inc. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OutstandingBalanceForLoansTransferredToTrustsAndOtherMortgageSecuritizationVehicles">
<definition> Outstanding balance for loans transferred by the firm to trusts and other mortgage securitization vehicles during the period 2005 through 2008. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalNonInterestRevenues">
<definition> The total amount of noninterest income which may be derived from: (1) Investment banking; (2) Investment management; (3) Commissions and fees; (4) Market making and (5) Other principal transactions. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueCashInstrumentAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisUnobservableInputReconciliationTextBlock">
<definition> Fair Value Cash Instrument Assets and Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfFineRelatedToSettlement2">
<definition> Mortgage-Related Matters. Amount of fine related to FINRA settlement pursuant to GSI's violation of failure to file Form U4 within 30 days of learning the receipt of Wells Notices by employees as well as deficiencies in the firm's systems and controls for such filings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CapitalRequiredForCapitalAdequacyToRiskWeightedAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_VariableInterestMaximumExposureToLoss">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DomesticTimeDepositsGreaterThanOneHundredThousandMaturingWithinSixToTwelveMonths">
<definition> Amount of domestic time deposits greater than $100,000 maturing within six to twelve months of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DepositarySharesOfNonCumulativePreferredStock">
<definition> Depositary shares representing each share of non-cumulative preferred stock. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InvestmentManagementGoodwill">
<definition> Represents the carrying value of goodwill attributable to the Investment Management operating segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ShortTermDebtTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InvestingAndLendingGoodwill">
<definition> Represents the carrying value of goodwill attributable to the Investing & Lending operating segment. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermDebtMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearFour">
<definition> Amount of unsecured long-term debt maturing during year four following the current fiscal year, which may include maturities of long-term debt, sinking fund requirements, and other securities redeemable at fixed of determinable prices and dates. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisDerivativeContractsNetSettlements">
<definition> Settlements that have taken place during the period in relation to derivative contracts net measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDateRangeEnd">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PreferredStockIssuedUnderStockPurchaseContract">
<definition> Preferred stock to be issued under stock purchase contract for each $100,000 principal amount of subordinated debt held by capital trusts. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_VariableInterestEntityConsolidatedCarryingAmountAssets">
<definition> The carrying amount of the consolidated Variable Interest Entity's assets included in the reporting entity's statement of financial position. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_WeightedAverageInterestRateAfterHedgingOnOtherSecuredFinancingsAtAmortizedCostShortTerm">
<definition> Weighted average interest rate, after giving effect to hedging activities, on other secured financings at amortized cost (short-term). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DerivativesCreditRiskRelatedContingentFeaturesTextBlock">
<definition> Derivatives Credit Risk Related Contingent Features. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DebtInstrumentMaturityDateRangeStart">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_RetainedInterestFairValueDisclosure">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_GuaranteeObligationsMaximumExposure">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MinimumTierOneLeverageRatioForBankHoldingCompaniesWithHighestSupervisoryRating">
<definition> Minimum Tier 1 Leverage Ratio For Bank Holding Companies With Highest Supervisory Ratings or that have implemented the Federal Reserve Board's risk-based capital measure for market risk. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalFinancialLiabilitiesAtFairValue">
<definition> Total financial liabilities at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OpenTaxYearsByMajorTaxJurisdiction">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FeesEarnedFromAffiliatedFundsTextBlock">
<definition> Fees earned from affiliated funds Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfRSUsCancelled">
<definition> Amount of RSU's cancelled. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RetainedInterestsMaximumExposureToLoss">
<definition> Retained Interests, Maximum Exposure to Loss. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TimeDepositMaturitiesFourthYear">
<definition> Amount of time deposits held by the entity maturing during the fourth year following the date of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DepositLiabilitiesByRegionTextBlock">
<definition> The breakdown of all deposit liabilities by region (i.e. domestic vs. foreign). </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FinancialInstrumentsOwnedAtFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_InvestmentsInFundsThatCalculateNetAssetValuePerShareTextBlock">
<definition> Investments in Funds That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritizationOfFinancialAssets">
<definition> Securitization of financial assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalFinancialAssetsAtFairValue">
<definition> Total financial assets at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherAssetsPrimarilyRealEstateAndCashOwnedAndPledgedInConnectionWithOtherSecuredFinancingsToCounterpartiesThatDidNotHaveRightToSellOrRepledge">
<definition> Other assets (primarily real estate and cash) owned and pledged in connection with other secured financings to counterparties that did not have the right to sell or repledge. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritiesBorrowedAtFairValue">
<definition> Securities borrowed at fair value </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsCollateralizedByFinancialInstrumentsReceivedAsCollateralAndRepledged">
<definition> Other secured financings collateralized by financial instruments received as collateral and repledged. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NonvotingCommonStock">
<definition> Value of nonvoting common stock that may be calculated differently depending on whether the stock is issued at par value, no par or stated value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PrincipalAmountOfSubordinatedDebtHeldByTrustForWhichFirmWillIssueOneShareOfPreferredStock">
<definition> Principal amount of subordinated debt held by capital trust for which the firm will issue one share of non-cumulative preferred stock on the relevant stock purchase date. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TierOneCapitalRatioExpectedToBeMaintained">
<definition> Tier 1 capital ratio expected to be maintained for a period of time. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PreferredStockDividendsUponRedemption">
<definition> A preferred dividend calculated as the difference between the carrying value and redemption value of the preferred stock, which was recorded as a reduction to the firm's first quarter earnings applicable to common shareholders and common shareholders' equity. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ShareBasedCompensationTextBlock">
<definition> This element describes an entity's accounting policy for share-based awards and cash dividend equivalents paid on outstanding restricted stock units (RSUs). This disclosure includes how share-based compensation is measured and reported in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EmbeddedDerivativeFairValueOfEmbeddedDerivativeNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueOfInvestmentsInFunds">
<definition> Fair Value of Investments in funds. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainLossRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeEffectivePortionNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SecuritiesSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchaseNetOfSecuritiesPurchasedUnderAgreementsToResellAndFederalFundsSold">
<definition> The net change in securities sold under agreements to repurchase, net of securities purchased under agreements to resell and federal funds sold. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PreferredStockDividendRateSeriesE">
<definition> If stock is issued, dividend rate if declared, payable semi-annually prior to June 1, 2012. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherSecuredFinancingsShortTermNet">
<definition> Net cash inflow (outflow) associated with changes in the short-term portion of other secured financings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SegmentOperatingResultsTextBlock">
<definition> Segment Operating Results Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingInformationAssets">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CharitableContributions">
<definition> Charitable Contributions. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_QualitativeAndQuantitativeInformationAssetsOrLiabilitiesForTransferorsContinuingInvolvementInSecuritizationOrAssetbackedFinancingArrangementPrincipalAmountsOutstanding">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmountOfLoansSoldToOtherThirdParties">
<definition> Amount of loans sold to other third parties during the period 2005 through 2008. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GainsLossesOnNetInvestmentHedgesTextBlock">
<definition> Gains Losses On Net Investment Hedges. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PerpetualNonCumulativePreferredStockToBeIssuedByGroupInc">
<definition> Perpetual Non Cumulative Preferred Stock To Be Issued by Group Inc. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_CommercialPaper">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AssetsInVieRelatedToCdosBackedByMortgageObligation">
<definition> Assets in VIE related to CDOs backed by mortgage obligation. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStockIncludingStockOptionExercises">
<definition> Proceeds from issuance of common stock, including stock option exercises </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalTaxEffectFromShareBasedCompensation">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_DomesticTimeDepositsGreaterThanOneHundredThousandMaturingWithinThreeMonths">
<definition> Amount of domestic time deposits greater than $100,000 maturing within three months of the latest balance sheet presented in the financial statements. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_StockRedeemedOrCalledDuringPeriodValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AmortizationExpenseForIdentifiableIntangibleAssetsTextBlock">
<definition> Amortization expense for identifiable intangible assets. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_AdditionalCollateralAggregateFairValue">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RestrictedStockUnitsForDilutedEarningsPerShareCalculation">
<definition> Represents RSUs included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_SegmentReportingInformationGeographicSubtotalPretaxEarnings">
<definition> Subtotal of income or loss for geographic segments before, income taxes, preferred stock dividends and extraordinary items. Geographic segments include Americas, EMEA and Asia, but exclude Corporate. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherShortTermBorrowings">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_EstimatedAggregateAmountOfReasonablyPossibleLossesForLegalProceedings">
<definition> Estimated aggregate amount of reasonably possible losses for legal proceedings. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LiquidationPreference">
<definition> The aggregate liquidation preference (or restrictions) of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) that has a preference in involuntary liquidation considerably in excess of the par or stated value of the shares. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RateOfContractPayments">
<definition> Rate of contract payments on stock purchase contracts held by the APEX Trusts. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalCommitments">
<definition> Total amount of legally binding commitments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityPublicFloat">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CreditConcentrationResaleAgreementsAndSecuritiesBorrowedTextBlock">
<definition> Credit Concentration Resale Agreements And Securities Borrowed. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_RecentAccountingDevelopmentsTextBlock">
<definition> "Provides a description of recent accounting pronouncements that have been (1) adopted by the entity and (2) accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet adopted by the entity. For recent accounting pronouncement adopted, the disclosure includes: (1) the nature of and reason for the change; (2) the method of applying the change; and (3) the impact to the entity's financial condition, results of operations and cash flow or a statement that the impact was immaterial. For new accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet adopted, the disclosure includes: (1) a description of the new pronouncement, the date that adoption is required and the date that the entity plans to adopt, if earlier; (2) a discussion of the methods of adoption allowed by the pronouncement and the method expected to be utilized by the entity, if determined; (3) a discussion of the impact that adoption of the pronouncement is expected to have on the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the entity (or a statement that the impact is expected to be immaterial), unless such impact is not known or reasonably estimable (in which case, a statement to that effect should be made); and (4) the potential impact of other significant matters that the entity believes might result from the adoption of the pronouncement (for example, technical violations of debt covenant agreements and planned or intended changes in business practices.) </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_BrokerageClearingExchangeAndDistributionFees">
<definition> Fees paid to other brokers for the execution of transactions. Also includes exchange and clearance fees, third party research and brokerage fees, and asset management sales and distribution fees. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CreditLossProtectionPercentageOfFirstLossOnLoanCommitments">
<definition> Percentage of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) credit loss protection on the first loss on approved loan commitments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ConcentrationRiskCreditRiskFinancialInstrumentsMaximumExposure">
<definition> Reflects the maximum amount of loss due to credit risk that, based on the gross fair value of the financial instrument, the entity would incur if parties to the financial instruments that make up the concentration failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts and the collateral or other security, if any, for the amount due proved to be of no value to the entity. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ReceivablesFromCustomersAndCounterpartiesAtFairValue">
<definition> Receivables from customers and counterparties at fair value. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_IncreaseInCarryingAmountOfUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsRelatedToFairValueHedgesMaturingAfterYearFive">
<definition> Increase in the carrying amount of unsecured long-term borrowings related to fair value hedges maturing after year five following the current fiscal year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_SecuritiesSoldUnderAgreementsToRepurchase">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LongTermSubordinatedDebt">
<definition> Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of uncollateralized subordinated debt obligations (with maturities after one year from the balance sheet date) not otherwise denoted in the taxonomy. Subordinated debt places lender in a lien position behind the primary lender of the company. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PreferredStockDividendsIS">
<definition> The amount of dividends declared or accrued in the period to preferred shareholders. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FutureAmortizationForRemainderOfCurrentYear">
<definition> The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during the remainder of the current year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OtherCommitments">
<definition> Amount of commitment obligations to purchase a fixed or minimum amount of goods or services for fixed or minimum prices that has a remaining term greater than one year, including construction-related commitments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_TotalCapitalRatioExpectedToBeMaintained">
<definition> Total capital ratio expected to be maintained for a period of time. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_NetInterestIncomeTextBlock">
<definition> Net Interest Income Text Block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOperatingLeasePolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Provides the entity's accounting policy for (1) operating leases of office space held in excess of its current requirements; and (2) operating leases of office space where the firm has ceased using the space and management has concluded that the entity will not derive any future economic benefits. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockAcquiredAverageCostPerShare">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_Deposits">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_FairValueInvestmentsEntitiesThatCalculateNetAssetValuePerShareUnfundedCommitments">
<definition> Fair value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_EarlyRepaymentOfSubordinatedDebt">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeTextBlock">
<definition> Accumulated other comprehensive income text block. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_UnsecuredDebtCurrent">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_UnsecuredLongTermDebtWithFixedRatesAfterHedgingAtAmortizedCost">
<definition> The amount of of unsecured long-term borrowings with fixed rates, after hedging at amortized cost. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_MaximumExposureToAdverseChangesInValueOfRetainedInterestsRelatingToOtherAssetBackedSecurities">
<definition> Maximum exposure to adverse changes in the value of retained interests relating to other asset backed securities. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_GainLossRecognizedOnForeignCurrencyDenominatedDebtDesignatedAsForeignCurrencyHedge">
<definition> Gain or loss on foreign currency denominated debt designated as foreign currency hedge included in "Currency translation adjustment, net of tax". </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_LongTermSubordinatedDebtParAmount">
<definition> Par value as of the balance sheet date of uncollateralized subordinated debt obligations (with maturities after one year from the balance sheet date) not otherwise denoted in the taxonomy. Subordinated debt places lender in a lien position behind the primary lender of the company.Subordinated debt places lender in a lien position behind the primary lender of the company. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_OutstandingPrincipalAmountRelatedToSecuritizationEntitiesInWhichFirmsOnlyContinuingInvolvementIsRetainedServicing">
<definition> Outstanding principal amount related to securitization entities in which the firm's only continuing involvement is retained servicing. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ShareholdersEquityTextBlock">
<definition> Disclosures related to accounts comprising shareholders' equity, including accumulated other comprehensive income. Includes: (1) balance for each classification of accumulated other comprehensive income and total amount of accumulated other comprehensive income, (2) transactions in common and preferred stock during the reporting period, (3) dividends declared, (4) share repurchase program and (5) significant terms and amounts related to classes of preferred stock issued and outstanding. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_CreditExtensionProgram">
<definition> Amount committed to lend to counterparties under the William Street Credit Extension Program that are legally binding, have fixed termination dates and are contingent on the satisfaction of all conditions to borrowing set forth in the contract. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockDividends">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfOtherSecuredFinancingsLongTerm">
<definition> The cash inflow from the issuance of other secured financings with maturity dates in excess of one year. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_EffectiveWeightedAverageInterestRatesForUnsecuredLongTermBorrowingsAfterHedgingVariableRateObligations">
<definition> The effective weighted average interest rate for variable-rate unsecured long-term borrowings, after hedging. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PrincipalAmountOfCertificatesUnderwrittenRelatedToMortgageMatters2">
<definition> Mortgage-Related Matters. Approximate principal amount of certificates underwritten by GS&Co. to purchasers of various mortgage pass-through certificates and asset-backed certificates issued by various securitization trusts in 2007 at issue in the complaint. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_BasisOfPresentationPolicyTextBlock">
<definition> Provides information that the preparation of financial statements is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles that requires the use of management estimates and assumptions. It also describes an entity's fiscal year or other fiscal periods ended. For interim financial statements, provides information that the condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and reflect all adjustments that are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfDerivativeInstrumentsInStatementOfFinancialPositionFairValueTextBlock">
<definition> No authoritative reference available. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
<Element Id="gs_PrincipalAmountOfCertificatesUnderwrittenRelatedToMortgageMatters1">
<definition> Mortgage-Related Matters. Approximate principal amount of certificates underwritten by GS&Co. to purchasers of various mortgage pass-through certificates and asset-backed certificates issued by various securitization trusts in 2006 at issue in the complaint. </definition>
<reference> No authoritative reference available. </reference>
</Element>
</DefinitionAndReference>

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