Investment Securities

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Definition of 'Investment Securities'

Securities that are purchased in order to be held for investment. This is in contrast to securities that are purchased by a broker-dealer or other intermediary for resale. Banks often purchase marketable securities to hold in their portfolios.
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Investopedia explains 'Investment Securities'

Investment securities held by banks are usually one of two main sources of revenue, along with loans. Investment securities provide banks with a source of liquidity along with the profits from realized capital gains when they are sold.
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    ... Investment Securities - Corporate Securities: Common Stock. A corporation is owned
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    ... reinvesting, owning, holding, and trading securities; and holds more than 40% of
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    ... Investment Securities - Corporate Securities: Preferred Stock. Preferred stock
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    ... Investment Securities - Corporate Bonds. Definition and Features Debt securities
    refer to bonds, as well as shorter term instruments such as notes and bills. ...

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    ... Investment Securities - Other Types of Equity Securities. Exam Tips and Tricks You
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  • Series 6 Study Guide - Investment Securities - Agency Issues and ...

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    ... Investment Securities - Agency Issues and US Savings Bonds. Agency securities
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    ... Investment Securities - Corporation and Financial Institution Instruments. Corporations
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  • Series 6 Study Guide - Investment Securities - US Government ...

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    ... Investment Securities - US Government Securities. The United States government
    is the largest issuer of debt securities, and its ...

  • Series 6 Study Guide - Investment Securities - Municipal Bonds ...

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    ... Investment Securities - Municipal Bonds. When state and local governments or US
    territories need to raise money, they may issue municipal bonds. ...

  • Series 6 Study Guide - Investment Securities - Treasury Bills ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/finra-series-6/investment-securities/treasury-bills.asp
    ... 2.10 Transacting Securities; 2.11 Order Qualifiers. 3. Investment Securities:
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