Fair Value Disclosures (Level 4 marketable securities) (Details 2)	12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures (Textual) [Abstract]
Marketable Securities Maturities Term Minimum	1 month

The minimum maturity period (in months) for the Company's marketable securities.

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