Securities bought and held primarily for sale in the near term to generate income on short-term price differences are

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This describes the definition of trading securities, which are bought and held with the intention of selling them quickly to generate profits from short-term price movements. Non-trading securities are typically held for longer-term investment purposes, while held-for-collection securities refer to debt securities that are held until maturity to collect the principal and interest payments. "Never-sell securities" is not a commonly used term in financial reporting.

Securities Bought and Held Primarily for Sale in the near Term