Related Party Transactions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Related Party Transactions Table [Abstract]

Summary of related party revenue transactions

(in thousands)		2012		2011		2010
Investment advisory and administrative fees	$	744,351	$	768,430	$	669,017
Distribution fees		80,920		92,770		91,750
Service fees		126,345		144,530		139,741
Shareholder services fees		2,411		2,188		2,255
Total	$	954,027	$	1,007,918	$	902,763

Summary of sales proceeds and net realized (losses) gains earned on investments

(in thousands)		2012		2011		2010
Proceeds from sales	$	60,726	$	61,866	$	32,586
Net realized (losses) gains		(92)		586		3,048