FINRA SIE Exam With Confidence Using Practice Dumps

Step by Step Explanation:

Private Securities Transactions: Under FINRA Rule 3280, RRs must obtain written approval from their employing firm before participating in the sale of securities outside the firm.

Promissory Notes: These are typically considered securities, requiring prior approval.

Incorrect Options:

A & C: Notification alone is insufficient; written approval is required.

D: Promissory notes are generally treated as securities under federal law.

References:

FINRA Rule 3280 (Private Securities Transactions): FINRA Rule 3280.

Step by Step Explanation:

Regulation D (Rule 506(b)): Allows offerings to an unlimited number of accredited investors and up to 35 non-accredited investors, provided certain disclosure requirements are met.

Incorrect Options:

A: Refers to Regulation S, which governs offshore offerings, not domestic exemptions.

B: There is no 40-investor limit in Regulation D.

C: The $5 million limit applies to Rule 504, not Rule 506(b).

References:

SEC Regulation D: SEC Regulation D.

Step by Step Explanation:

Closed-End Funds: Trade on exchanges like stocks, and the investor receives the bid price (market price) minus any applicable commissions.

Incorrect Options:

A & B: NAV applies to open-end mutual funds, not closed-end funds.

D: POP applies to initial sales of mutual fund shares.

References:

SEC Guidance on Closed-End Funds: SEC Closed-End Funds.