In: Accounting
The following data pertains to Traverse Co.’s investments in marketable debt securities:
Market value  | |||||
Cost  | 12/31/24  | 12/31/25  | |||
Trading  | $150,000  | $155,000  | $145,000  | ||
Available-for-sale  | 150,000  | 130,000  | 110,000  | ||
What amount should Traverse Co. report as unrealized holding loss to be included in 2025 Net Income?
Select one:
a. $20,000
b. $55,000
c. $60,000
d. $10,000
e. $80,000
Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading securities are to be included in net income but not for available for sale securities.
Unrealized holding loss for 2025 = $155,000 - $145,000 = $10,000
The answer is Option d.