how-would-the-purchase-of-stocks-by-a-us-investor-in-a-european-company-be-recor

Question

How would the purchase of stocks by a US investor in a European company be recorded in the balance of payments?

Accepted Answer

As a US holding of foreign assets in the financial account.

Answer

As a capital transfer in the capital account.

Answer

As an export in the current account.

Answer

As a foreign holding of US assets in the financial account.