Chapter 1 - Market Participation and Market Structure Flashcards
A customer has an account with a discount broker-dealer that specializes in online trading. If the customer is being charged a commission, the firm is MOST likely acting in what capacity?
Agent capacity
The market makers for stocks that are not listed on either the NYSE or Nasdaq:
The Pink Marketplace
The market in which an issuer raises capital by selling its securities to investors is referred as the:
Primary Market
A quotation system for securities that are not listed on either the NYSE or Nasdaq
The OTCBB (Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board)
Which of the following organizations provides clearing services for equity securities?
A) The National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC)
B) The Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC)
C) The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)
D) A transfer agent
A) The National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC)
If ABC Brokerage purchases 600 shares of stock from a customer and places the securities into its inventory, it likely acted as a(n):
Dealer
A broker-dealer is clearing its trades through another broker-dealer but is not disclosing specific information regarding its clients. Who is responsible for maintaining the account records?
The introducing broker-dealer
Securities listed on an exchange, but not traded in the OTC market BEST describes:
the third market
The department of a brokerage firm that advises a corporation regarding the structure and timing that also helps with the underwriting.
Investment banking
A broker-dealer acting in an agency capacity will charge customers a:
commission
A ____ receives a commission.
broker
When an issuer is borrowing money, it is called:
debt
A ____ charges a fee.
Investment Advisor
A ____ maintains an inventory of securities.
market maker
Representation of ownership in a corporation is known as:
equity