Test 2 Flashcards

1
Q

An index option has been exercised. What is the writer of the option required to do to satisfy his obligation?

A

Deposit cash equal to the difference in the strike price and the value of the index?

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2
Q

A fee based account is most suitable for customers who:

A

Engage in frequent trading

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3
Q

What is used to prevent the price of newly issued stock from falling?

A

Stabilization

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4
Q

A convertible bond has a conversion price of $50 and is currently selling in the market at $1,100. The conversion ratio is:

A

20

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5
Q

Of the broad based indexes, the one with the largest measure of the market is:

A

The Wilshire Associated Equity Index

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6
Q

If an equity option is exercised, when does the stock transaction settle?

A

T+2

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7
Q

Premature withdrawals of earnings from an IRA that qualify for an exception are subject to:

A

Ordinary income taxes on the amount withdrawn, but not a 10% penalty of that same amount

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8
Q

What investment company does not charge a management fee?

A

Unit investment trust

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9
Q

What bond is secured by a specific recent source from a project?

A

Municipal revenue bonds

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10
Q

B/D’s are required to send balance sheets to customers every:

A

Six months

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11
Q

The fund that would have the lease price volatility is:

A

A short term corporate bond fund

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12
Q

What market is concerned with securities listed on an exchange but traded in the OTC market?

A

Third market

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13
Q

The minimum denomination for negotiable certificates of deposit is:

A

$100,000

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14
Q

A person who invests in a variable annuity would be most concerned with the performance of the insurance company’s:

A

Separate account

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15
Q

MSRB rules do not apply to:

A

Issuers

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16
Q

Interest of TIPS is:

A

Subject to federal income tax, but exempt from state income tax

17
Q

A person who invests in a fixed annuity is most concerned with the performance of the insurance company’s:

A

General account

18
Q

A type of offering in which whatever is not sold is retained by the issuing corporation is:

A

A Best efforts underwriting

19
Q

Who has the responsibility to investigate the accuracy of the info in a prospectus for a DPP?

A

The managing underwriter

20
Q

The purchase price of a no-load fund is determined by the:

A

Net asset value

21
Q

A bond has a 6% coupon rate and is trading at a 6.78% basis. The bond is trading at a:

A

Discount