
7.	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 October 29, 2011 and October 30, 2010 were as follows:


	2011		2010

Money market funds	$	17,187	$	1,840
Mutual funds		9,223		6,850

Total Deferred Compensation Plan investments	$	26,410	$	8,690

The fair values of these investments are based on published market quotes on October 29, 2011 and October 30, 2010, 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 2011, 2010 or 2009.

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.