Short-term stock investments should be valued on the balance sheet at

A) the lower of cost or fair value.
B) the higher of cost or fair value.
C) cost.
D) fair value.

Short-Term Stock Investments

Investments in publicly traded stocks intended to be held for a short duration, typically less than one year, for the purpose of earning quick profits.

Fair Value

The estimated market price of an asset or liability, reflecting the amount for which it could be exchanged or settled between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length transaction.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing a snapshot of its financial condition.