Balanced portfolios tend to divide assets between medium - term investment - grade fixed income obligations and shares of common stocks in leading corporations, many of which may pay cash dividends. (thebalance.com)
This would increase his surplus income obligation as it would increase the amount he is required to pay on average during the bankruptcy. (bankruptcy-canada.ca)
There is an exception to this, and it is for institutions that buy and hold fixed income obligations. (alephblog.com)