Test 8 Flashcards

1
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What situation is call protection most valuable?

A

When bond prices are rising

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2
Q

Which of the following securities are used by importers and exporters to finance foreign trade?

A

Bankers acceptances

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3
Q

Money received by a corporation when it sells its stock above par value is called:

A

Paid-in capital

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4
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In order to qualify for a registration exemption under rule 147, what percentage of a corporations assets must be located in a certain state, and what percentage of its revenues must be derived from that states sources?

A

80%

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5
Q

A security with a low beta:

A

Underperforms the market when it’s gaining and outperforms the market when it’s losing

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6
Q

A company has been struggling and has failed to make the most recent interest payments on the bond that it has issued. This issuers bond holders have experienced:

A

Credit risk

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7
Q

For variable annuities, which of the following payout options provide the highest payout?

A

Life annuity

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8
Q

The 5% markup policy applies to:

A

Nonexempt securities

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9
Q

What guarantees that holders that their proportionate ownership will not be diluted if additional shares are issued?

A

Preemptive rights

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10
Q

How can an option writer cover an existing position?

A

Execute a closing purchase

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11
Q

What limited partnership is the least likely to generate income?

A

Raw land limited partnership

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12
Q

An increase in ______ will likely result in the Federal Reserve Board implementing an easy money policy?

A

Unemployment

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13
Q

A RR is not permitted to exercise discretion as it relates to what investment?

A

DPPs

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14
Q

Regular way settlement on treasury bonds is:

A

Next business day

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15
Q

Which investments are generally traded according to their average life rather than their stated maturity dates?

A

Asset backed securities

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16
Q

The primary purpose of a syndicate desk in the context of an equity offering is to:

A

Build an order book and allocate the stock

17
Q

In the event of a stock split, which of the following parties is required to maintain a record of the shareholders eligible to receive the additional shares?

A

Transfer agent

18
Q

Roth 401k and Roth individual retirement (IRA) plans share what features?

A

Contributions are made pretax

19
Q

Stability in the value of a debt portfolio is greatest when:

A

Maturities of the debt securities are short