Minority passive investments of less than 20% of the voting stock shares are classified as either trading securities or available-for-sale securities.

Minority Passive Investments

Investments in which the investor holds a non-controlling stake and does not actively participate in management.

Trading Securities

Securities that are purchased by a company not for long-term investment but rather with the intent to trade for short-term gains.

Available-For-Sale Securities

Financial assets that are intended to be sold before their maturity but are not classified as trading securities.