Bank of America Corporation Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Cover
- Cover Page
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- Summary of Significant Accounting Principles (Policies)
Notes Tables
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Securities - Narrative (Details)

v3.25.1

Securities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items]
Equity securities, fair value	$ 247	$ 247
Equity securities, cost	453	438
Recurring
Investments, Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items]
Time deposits placed and other short-term investments	1,473	1,318
Available-for-sale debt securities
Investments, Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items]
Accumulated net unrealized loss on AFS debt securities	(2,200)
Accumulated other comprehensive income benefit	748
U.S. Agency And U.S. Treasury Securities
Investments, Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items]
AFS and HTM debt securities	892,700	871,100
All Non U.S. Agency And Non U.S. Treasury Securities
Investments, Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items]
AFS and HTM debt securities	$ 37,300	$ 37,500

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