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Deferred Compensation Plan Investments
12 Months Ended
Nov. 01, 2014
Deferred Compensation Plan Investments [Abstract]  
Deferred Compensation Plan Investments
Deferred Compensation Plan Investments
Investments in The Analog Devices, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the Deferred Compensation Plan) are classified as trading. The components of the investments as of November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013 were as follows:
 
2014
 
2013
Money market funds
$
2,567

 
$
3,462

Mutual funds
18,826

 
13,969

Total Deferred Compensation Plan investments
$
21,393

 
$
17,431


The fair values of these investments are based on published market quotes on November 1, 2014 and November 2, 2013, respectively. Adjustments to the fair value of, and income pertaining to, Deferred Compensation Plan investments are recorded in operating expenses. Gross realized and unrealized gains and losses from trading securities were not material in fiscal 2014, 2013 or 2012.
The Company has recorded a corresponding liability for amounts owed to the Deferred Compensation Plan participants (see Note 10). These investments are specifically designated as available to the Company solely for the purpose of paying benefits under the Deferred Compensation Plan. However, in the event the Company became insolvent, the investments would be available to all unsecured general creditors.