Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income	$ 62,127	$ 64,870
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Amortization of loss on derivatives, net of income taxes of $40 and $39, respectively	72	72
Unrealized holding (losses) gains on available-for-sale investments, net of income taxes of $1,476 and ($440), respectively	(2,403)	733
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income taxes of $1 and $85, respectively	4	(142)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(2,327)	663
Total comprehensive income	59,800	65,533
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling and other beneficial interests	(12,322)	(17,599)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton Vance Corp. shareholders	$ 47,478	$ 47,934