A recipient A that days closing Net Asset Value. It is based on the composition of the Standard and Poors 500 Index. They can be purchased indirectly through mutual funds. II not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 Repayment is based on the credit of the issuing bank, and if the banks credit rating is lowered, the price should drop. (The maximum sales charge on a mutual fund is 8.5% under FINRA rules. Foyt drove midgets, stock cars, sports cars, and the mighty Indy race cars. Under the conduit theory, any payment distributed by the fund to shareholders retains the same character and is free from Federal income tax. It must be adjusted for stock splits. An investor buys 100 shares of an open-end investment company with a 5% contingent deferred sales charge. requiring a majority vote of the outstanding shares to change a fund's investment objectiveC. II, III, IV Because they are risk-free, they offer lower interest rates than other bonds. The note is a debt of the bank, and is backed by the faith and credit of the issuing bank. II, III, IVD. I Investment in U.S. minted gold coins is permitted Their interest income is exempt from federal income taxation. the life of the annuitant and then cease The investor would like to diversify the portfolio and enhance returns without adding much additional risk. If the price of the security is fluctuating, the average purchase cost per share will be lower for the investor than simple mathematical average price of the shares over the same period. B. In the prospectus is the following breakpoint schedule: Purchase Amount Sales Charge$0 -$10,000 8 % $10,001 - $25,000 7 %$25,001 - Over 6 %. I and III onlyD. They invest in commercial paper, CDs and repurchase agreements b. dividends at Net Asset Value and capital gains at the Net Asset Value. The Net Asset Value per share is constant at $10 C. Net Asset Value per share varies with the performance of the portfolio D. Net Asset Value per share cannot be determined in a money market fund I and IIC. She should be informed that hedge funds: I offer higher returnsII are high-risk investmentsIII are lightly regulatedIV are like mutual funds. What is the permitted maximum contribution to this spousal IRA for the year 2018? Open end mutual funds are purchased at the offering price, which is inclusive of any sales charges. It must be adjusted for stock splits. I REITs allow for flow through of gainII RELPs allows for flow through of gainIII REITs allow for flow through of lossIV RELPs allow for flow through of loss, A. I and II onlyB. The normal ex-date of 2 business days prior to record date does NOT apply because there is no trading of mutual fund shares. $9,450B. In an effort to answer the question of why so many people are moving from states that usually vote for Democrats (so-called blue states) to states that usually elect Republicans (red states) an economist conducted a study. Class A shares typically charge an up-front sales charge, but have no, or very low, annual 12b-1 fees. All of the following statements are true about Health Savings Accounts EXCEPT: A. HSAs are only appropriate for those individuals covered by high-deductible health insurance plans, Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding mutual funds and variable annuities that are in the accumulation phase? Net Asset Value per share for a mutual fund can be expected to decrease if which of the following occur(s)? A dividends at NAV and capital gains at POPC. If the securities in the fund portfolio pay dividends, these are received by the Fund. closed end management companyC. Which statements are true of money market instruments? II Periodic payments of varying dollar amounts are made He will produce the 31,500 units over four months at a level of 7,875 per month. II The REIT issues shares of beneficial interest representing an undivided interest in a pool of real estate investments growth fundD. Because the investor might be able to achieve hedge fund like returns (since the interval fund makes investments in a much broader range of assets such as commercial property, private equity funds, hedge funds, business loans, catastrophe bonds, etc.) The ratio really represents that portion of the funds return on net assets that is eaten up by expenses. A mutual fund has a computed Net Asset Value per share of $12.30 and a Public Offering Price of $13.30. On this date, the Funds shares are reduced by the value of the distribution. C If a fund offers an automatic reinvestment provision, both dividend distributions and capital gains distributions are reinvested at Net Asset Value. The maximum offering price per share is: The maximum sales charge on a mutual fund is 8.5% under FINRA rules. Industry sector SPDR A 200% leveraged ETF can be expected to move 2 times as fast as the reference index, either up or down. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC or Freddie Mac). $50,001 - $100,000 4% Money Market Fund: A money market fund is an investment whose objective is to earn interest for shareholders while maintaining a net asset value (NAV) of $1 per share. I The income yield of the fund consists of both the dividend distributions and the capital gains distributionsII If you buy the fund with a few friends, the purchase will be large enough for a breakpointIII Buy the fund shares now just before the dividend is paid so you can get immediate incomeIV Buy shares of different funds of the same sponsor and the total purchase qualifies for a breakpoint, A. I and IIIB. annually, Which statement is TRUE about the taxation of dividends, interest and capital gains in the separate account during the accumulation phase? This nurse is not wealthy enough for a hedge fund investment. C However, all mutual funds charge an annual management fee, which is an annual expense against the funds investment income. And the fees charged are more similar to hedge funds than a traditional closed-end fund as well - with annual ongoing fees averaging 3%, and another average 2% fee when shares are redeemed (and this ignores the up-front sales charge that is imposed when the shares are purchased!). A mutual fund has a net asset value per share of $12.00. The Net Asset Value per share is constant at $1B. The ex-date is set by FINRA A I, II, III, IV. True false question. The customer is purchasing enough of the fund to qualify for a 6.50% sales charge. C. is unaffected B. Require payment of premium >$10,000 - $20,000 7 % So why would an investor buy into such a fund? III Annuity payments may be reduced because of increased expenses experienced by the insurance company IV Variable annuities are considered to be securities regulated by the Investment Company Act of 1940 In order to be regulated under Subchapter M of the IRS Code, at least how much of the Net Investment Income must be distributed to the mutual fund shareholders? requiring at least 40% of the funds Board of Directors to be non-interested partiesD. A. C dividends at Net Asset Value and capital gains at the Public Offering PriceD. Which of the following statements are TRUE about the Net Asset Value per share for a mutual fund? $11,000 x .95 = $10,450. II. Need help? B I ETNs are a type of investment company offeringII ETFs are a type of investment company offeringIII ETNs are a debt instrumentIV ETFs are a debt instrument. Mutual funds that have an automatic reinvestment provision must reinvest: A. dividends at NAV and capital gains at NAVB. (REITs issue shares of beneficial interest with each certificate representing an undivided interest in the pool of real estate investments. Inverse (Short) 20+ Year Treasury ETF. traded over-the-counter. I The capital gain is taxable if it is taken as a checkII The capital gain is not taxable if it is taken as a checkIII The capital gain is taxable if it is automatically reinvested in the fundIV The capital gain is not taxable if it is automatically reinvested in the fund. The customer starts with 200 shares at $50, or a $10,000 position. Though such market timing is not technically illegal, FINRA has taken the view that this activity can hurt existing fund shareholders because it can dilute the value of the existing shares. REIT shares are listed and trade on an exchange (like a closed-end fund), so they are readily marketable. What will be the market value of the 200 share position? III based on the Standard and Poor's 100 Index No load funds do not impose any of the following fees EXCEPT: A. Offering Price, Contributions to Keogh Plans must be made by: DerivativeD. Under the conduit theory, any payment distributed by the fund to shareholders retains the same character and is free from Federal income tax. Purchase Amount Sales Charge I A Life Annuity payout option may be elected by the policy holder B I and IV onlyC. I Acceptance of the plan requires a majority vote of the outstanding shares; the Board of Directors; and the disinterested members of the BoardII Discontinuance of the plan requires majority vote of the outstanding shares or the disinterested members of the BoardIII Mailings to prospective purchasers of the fund are an acceptable 12b-1 chargeIV Expense ratios for funds that have adopted 12b-1 plans can be expected to be higher than for similar funds without 12b-1 fees. An insurance policy sells for $600\$ 600$600. All of the following statements are true about "odd lot" transactions EXCEPT: D. odd lot commissions are set by the NYSE. Both Treasury bonds and Treasury notes are Issued with maturities ranging from 10 to 30 years. both have portfolios that are managed A customer who placed an order to buy 200 shares of Capital Fund this day will pay: A. Which statement is TRUE regarding contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts for these persons? D They are not mutual fund shares because they cannot be redeemed at any time with the sponsor. C III and IV onlyC. I Hedge funds are subject to little regulatory oversight II Hedge funds must register as management companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940 . Tax deductions and tax credits I the price of the stock remains fixed Mutual fundB. B. Inverse (Short) S&P 500 Index ETF Which statements are TRUE regarding Step-Down Certificates of Deposit? However, it will only redeem shares at stated intervals - usually quarterly - and it will not redeem the investors entire holding at these redemption dates. Any surrender fee imposed: The formula to find the offering price is: Net Asset Value $9.45 $9.45 = = = $10.33100%-Sls Chrg 100%-8.5% .915. The initial offering of closed-end investment company shares is made under a prospectus. REITs do not invest in limited partnerships, which are tax shelter vehicles. expense ratiosD. fund has made dividend distributions to shareholdersD. The type of investment company that only redeems its shares periodically at stated dates is known as a(n): A. open end fundB. The maximum annual 12b-1 fee is .75% of net assets per year under FINRA rules. Since the customer has deposited $44,000 of the $50,000 required by the LOI already, the remaining $6,000 must be deposited to retain the reduced sales charge. D Which are not? $1,918D. People cannot join together to obtain a breakpoint on a mutual fund purchase. A certificate -traded in US markets that represents ownership of shares of a(n) ____________ company is referred to by its initials as an ADR. 3 business daysC. A little professional guidance would be helpful until this guy gets some experience. The market price of the fund could be: A. II onlyB. A The income yield of the fund consists of both the dividend distributions and the capital gains distributionsC. I The REIT issues common shares representing a proportional interest in the investment company The judge who ________ that case has an office downtown. The second digit is a 2. Individuals can invest in the money market by buying money market funds, short-term certificates of deposit (CDs), municipal notes, or U.S. Treasury bills. III a fixed dollar amount is invested periodically C B The minimum price at which a share can be purchased is: A. II and III The reduction in total net assets is exactly matched by a proportionate reduction in shares outstanding, so Net Asset Value per share is unchanged by the redemption. If prices rise, smaller dollar purchases must be made; while if prices fall, larger dollar purchases must be madeD. Most are AMEX (now renamed the NYSE American) listed, but there are ETFs on the NYSE and NASDAQ as well. Money market funds usually do not impose sales charges. It pays a fixed stream of income without a contractual obligation to make the payments. no load fundC. Money market funds typically invest in government securities, certificates of deposit, commercial paper of companies, and other highly liquid, low-risk securities. This is the Public Offering Price. A. ETFs are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940B. C Manager requiring a majority vote of the outstanding shares to change a fund's investment objective Mutual FundC. may correspond to ownership of a fraction of a foreign share After the LOI is completed, the additional NAV from the asset appreciation is added to the account balance, and establishes a new higher base level ($25,000 deposited plus $5,000 asset appreciation = $30,000) from which the sales charge will be calculated on any future purchases. An individual or corporation making a purchase is considered to be one purchaser and qualifies for the breakpoint. A. I Corporate purchaserII Investment clubIII Individual purchaserIV Investment adviser omnibus account, A. I and IIIB. $46.92 Bad debt expense is estimated at1/21/21/2 of 1% of sales. Which of the following statements are true about public corporations? Using the redemption price of $20 per share x .95 = $19 per share received by the investor after the sales charge is deducted. Which of the following is true regarding ETFs? B B To prevent market timing, most mutual funds have placed restrictions on excessive trading in their prospectuses and monitor accounts for excessive short-term trading. I, III, IV. C C Which of the following statements are TRUE about the Investment Company Act of 1940s requirements for management companies? Management feeD. III and IV onlyC. A. You comply with the customer's request and the administrative personnel inform you that the limit is $1,000,000. B ETNs have market riskD. Which statements are TRUE regarding money market funds? You comply with the customer's request and the administrative personnel inform you that the limit is $1,000,000. Real Estate Investment Trusts must distribute at least 90% of their Net Investment Income to shareholders; and invest at least 75% of their assets in real estate activities; to be regulated under Subchapter M. REITs can invest in all of the following EXCEPT: A. mortgagesB. A A pure no-load fund does not impose sales charges of any kind to buy into the fund; nor to redeem shares. For example, if an investor has 1,000 shares @ $1 ($1,000 total) in the fund, and the assets appreciate by 10%, then the customer will have 1,100 shares at $1 ($1,100 total). An order placed to buy or redeem mutual fund shares is filled at: A. yesterdays opening Net Asset ValueB. If a mutual fund invests solely in municipal securities, there is no Federal tax liability on the interest income received (remember, the interest income from municipal securities is exempt from Federal income tax). She should be told that these are lightly regulated, high risk investments that are only suitable for wealthy, sophisticated investors. Note that the maximum is a percentage of all dollars invested; it is not a percentage of Net Asset Value. A Technical analysis. III and IVC. I, II, III. $10B. Types of funds Growth, growth and income, income, balanced, index, specialized (sector fund), and special situations fund the annuitant's life, not to exceed 20 years Money market investing carries a low single-digit return. Because of this, the customer must deposit new money in the dollar amount required by the LOI to get the lowered sales charge. $951 plus a commissionC. Brainscape helps you realize your greatest personal and professional ambitions through strong habits and hyper-efficient studying. A Conforming; prime $10,450C. This fund family has an exchange feature at NAV, which means that shares of one fund can be redeemed and reinvested in shares of another fund within the family without any sales charge. People cannot group together to get a breakpoint. Correct B. will decrease IV Investment risk open-end fund has a different capital structure than a closed-end fundD. no-load fundC. C The fund has the following breakpoint schedule: Purchase Amount Sales Charge$0 -$10,000 7.75 % $10,001 - $25,000 7.25 %$25,001 - Over 6.50 %. Based on past data, an average of 111 in 505050 policyholders will file a $5000\$ 5000$5000 claim, an average of 111 in 100100100 policyholders will file a $10,000\$ 10,000$10,000 claim, and an average of 111 in 200200200 policyholders will file a $30,000\$ 30,000$30,000 claim. A. is obligated to buy the stock at the current market An ETF or exchange-traded fund is a portfolio of shares that can be __________ or _________ as a unit, just as one can buy or sell a single share of stock. D. is not obligated to buy the stock at the market, A. is obligated to buy the stock at the current market I and IVD. A customer places an order to buy mutual fund shares directly from the fund wholesaler, and therefore does not use a broker-dealer included in the funds selling group. III and IV onlyC. Correct B. I and IV strike or striking price True false question. It must be adjusted for stock splits. monthly B A customer asks the following; One of my neighbors was talking about his investment in an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) and said that it is low cost. Is this true? The registered representative should respond that: A. the expense ratios of most ETFs are lower than those for comparable index mutual fundsB. II and IV, The purchaser of a variable annuity bears which of the following risks? Buying a security into inventory directly from a customer with a mark-down. We review their content and use your feedback to keep the quality high. A The ratio of the current stock price to last year's earnings per share is known as the ______ This is the case of comparing apples to apples and not apples to oranges. If a 5-year mutual fund Total Return is being compared to the return of the Standard and Poors 500 Index, it must be for the EXACT same time period to be a valid comparison. 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