TRADING SECURITIES Definition

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TRADING SECURITIES is investment in securities with the intention of selling them in the short term for a profit. These are reported at market value. Unrealized gains or losses on these investments appear in the Net Income for the period.

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CAPITAL RATIONING is restrictions put of the amount planned for new expenditures.

HELD is a situation where a security is temporarily not available for trading or subject to a trade halt. Market Makers are not allowed to display quotes of held securities.

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