Hubbard Company Had the Following Trading Securities in Its Portfolio

question 129

Essay

Hubbard Company had the following trading securities in its portfolio at December 31.The Fair Value Adjustment-Trading account had a balance of zero prior to year-end adjustment.Prepare the appropriate adjusting journal entry.
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | } \hline { \text { Short-Term Investments } } & { \text { Cost } } & { \text { FairValue } } \\\hline \text { XBM } & \$ 24,500 & \$ 25,900 \\\hline \text { Micro } & 51,000 & 48,600 \\\hline \text { Outel } & 62,300 & 61,000 \\\hline \text { Dull } & 29,900 & 30,200 \\\hline \text { Totals } & \$ 167,700 & \$ 165,700 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Oversubscribed

Oversubscribed refers to a situation where the demand for a new issue of securities exceeds the available supply, often leading to allocation adjustments or a rise in the issue price.

Underpriced Issues

Securities that are sold at a price below their market value, often leading to immediate profits for investors who purchase them during the issuance.

Green Shoe Provision

A clause in an underwriting agreement that allows underwriters to buy and sell additional shares than originally planned.

Protective Covenant

Part of the indenture limiting certain transactions that can be taken during the term of the loan, usually to protect the lender’s interest.