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All marketable debt securities are held at cost on a company's balance sheet as a current asset, until a gain or loss is realized upon the sale of the debt instrument. Marketable debt securities are held as short-term investments and are expected to be sold within one year. If a debt security is expected to be held for longer than one year, it should be classified as a long-term investment on the company's balance sheet.
Best Answer: Marketable securities are any shares that's traded on any stock exchange, e.g. IBM shares, Citibank shares, etc. Non marketable securities are shares held in privately held companies for which there is no ready market. This Site Might Help You.