Available-For-Sale Security

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Definition: Available-For-Sale Security


Available-For-Sale Security


Full Definition of Available-For-Sale Security


An accounting term used to describe securities that are not expected to be held for a lengthy period of time, or until maturity. Under the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), all securities owned by a company must be classified in one of three ways: held for trading, held to maturity, or available-for-sale (AFS). AFS securities have a readily available market price. For accounting purposes, they are reported at fair value.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Available-For-Sale Security are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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