Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
Net income	$ 78,047	$ 71,120	$ 154,777	$ 133,247
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Amortization of net gains (losses) on derivatives, net of tax	3	72	6	144
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale investments and reclassification adjustments, net of tax	872	607	379	(1,796)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	2,155	(1,024)	(5,853)	(1,020)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	3,030	(345)	(5,468)	(2,672)
Total comprehensive income	81,077	70,775	149,309	130,575
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling and other beneficial interests	(3,146)	(7,439)	(8,518)	(19,761)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton Vance Corp. shareholders	$ 77,931	$ 63,336	$ 140,791	$ 110,814