If the fair value of a held$-$to$-$maturity investment declines below cost, and the company believes it may eventually need to sell the investment before fair value recovers:

Multiple Choice

The investment is written down to fair value, and the entire impairment loss is recognized in other comprehensive income.

The investment is written down to fair value, and the entire impairment loss is recognized in net income.

The investment is not written down to fair value, but any credit losses are recognized in net income.

Credit losses and other changes in fair value are not recognized for held$-$to$-$maturity investments.