Test 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which investment is not eligible for a 403b plan?

A

Limited partnership

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2
Q

If an individual is considering moving to the payout phase of a variable annuity, she should understand that the payments will:

A

Be based on the performance of the sub account products in the separate account

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3
Q

A client has a short stock that’s trading at $35 and wants to buy, but only If he can buy at $34 or lower. He should place a:

A

Buy limit order

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4
Q

A member firms business continuity plan is designed to address:

A

The procedures that will be followed in the event of a catastrophe

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5
Q

Municipal bond rating organizations are conceded primarily with the risk of

A

Default

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6
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Which term is used for a member of a stock exchange that’s responsible for providing liquidity by buying and selling throughout the trading day?

A

Market maker

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7
Q

A person who distributes interest in a DPP is referred to as the

A

Syndicator

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8
Q

Can warrants be perpetual?

A

Yes

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9
Q

What calculation describes the payout on a variable annuity?

A

A fixed number of annuity units multiplied by a variable dollar amount

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10
Q

What fund is the least likely to provide income?

A

Sector fund

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11
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If an investor writes (sells) a covered call, what are the potential profit and loss outcomes?

A

Limited profit and limited loss

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12
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If a corp goes bankrupt. What securities issued by that corporation has seniority in the liquidation process?

A

Mortgage bonds

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13
Q

During periods of easy money when interest rates are declining, yield curves tend to:

A

Slope upward from the shorter to the longer maturities

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14
Q

What disclosure document is used for a public offering of corporate securites?

A

Prospectus

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15
Q

Are official statements required to be approved by a regulator?

A

No

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16
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If a temporary hold has been placed on a customers account, the firm:

A

Must provide notice to the account owner and the trusted contact person

17
Q

A corporation wants to offer its shareholders the ability to obtain shares at a fixed price l. What security should the corporation use?

A

Rights

18
Q

The investment banking department of a B/D is generally involved in which activity?

A

Coordinating the offering of securities between the issuer and investors to raise capital.

19
Q

What is a considered a leading economic indicator?

A

Manufacturing new orders

20
Q

What recommendations will protect assets if there’s an impending large market decline?

A

Move investments into cash and equivalents

21
Q

What is the typical maturity for an ETN?

A

10 to 30 years

22
Q

Who enacts fiscal policy?

A

Congress