Test 5 Flashcards

1
Q

The growth in the value of a variable annuity is:

A

Allowed to accumulate on a tax-deferred basis

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2
Q

The US Govt does NOT guarantee the payment of interest and principal for which security?

A

FHLMC (Freddie Mac) Securities

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3
Q

Is a C - Corporation a type of direct participation program?

A

No - the only DPP’s are S corps, general partnerships, and limited partnerships.

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4
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What amount may a customer contribute each year to a 529 college savings plan without incurring any taxes?

A

An amount equal to the annual gift tax exclusion

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5
Q

The 5% markup policy applies to:

A

Securities quoted on the NASDAQ

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6
Q

What is true for the writers (sellers) of call options?

A

They have the obligation to sell 100 shares of stock

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7
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When warrants are issued, the exercise price is:

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Higher than the current market price of the stock

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8
Q

A portfolio of debt instruments will he most stable when:

A

The bonds have short maturities

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9
Q

A town has started the construction of public sewers. This is likely paid by a:

A

Special assessment bond

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10
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A BD executed but does not process transactions. If the firm processing the transaction does not know the identity of the customers. This is known as a:

A

Omnibus account

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11
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An increase in what will cause an increase in the expense ratio for an investment company?

A

Management fees

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12
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A customer has a variable annuity and wants to transfer from the XYZ growth separate account to the ABC growth separate account. To do this, who should the customer contact?

A

The insurance company that sponsors her account

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13
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Discretionary accounts require

A

Written authorization from the customer

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14
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A client purchased 1,500 shares of stock from a BD, a registered market maker in this stock. The BD acted in a:

A

Principal capacity and charged a markup

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15
Q

When purchasing mutual fund shares, the ability to receive cumulative quantity discounts is referred to as:

A

Rights of accumulation

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16
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If a customer wants to open an account to trade options, the account must be approved:

A

Prior to the time the initial order is accepted

17
Q

The federal reserve has been buying bonds in the marketplace. This is in response to:

A

Increasing unemployment

18
Q

What is the maximum loss for an individual who purchases an option?

A

100% of the premium.

19
Q

If an investor expects a sharp increase in a stocks price, which of the following will be the most profitable?

A

Exercise rights

20
Q

Preferred shares have the right to vote??

A

No, they do not.

21
Q

Is the prime rate a leading or lagging economic indicator?

A

Lagging

22
Q

A quote of 5.90 - 5.75 is a quote for what security?

A

Treasury bills

23
Q

Should preferred dividends be satisfied before or after common dividends?

A

Before

24
Q

Does a stock dividend increase or decreases the amount of shares a holder will own?

A

Increase

25
Q

What is the maximum contribution that can be made to a 529 plan without being subject to gift tax?

A

$160,000 from a married couple if no additional contributions are made for the next 5 years.

26
Q

What is found in a funds summary prospectus?

A

Fee table

27
Q

A customer owns shares of restricted stock and now intends to sell them. If the proper forms are filed with the SEC, the customer may sell these shares when?

A

Over a 90 day period.

28
Q

The purpose of a depository facility is to:

A

Hold securities in book entry form

29
Q

The Bond Buyer Index is based on which security?

A

Municipal bonds

30
Q

What risk affects bonds primarily when interest rates decline?

A

Call risk

31
Q

A B/D’s anti money laundering compliance program must be approved how?

A

In writing by a member of senior management