SIE Exam Dumps : Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE)

Step by Step Explanation:

National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC): A subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the NSCC handles the clearance and settlement of broker-to-broker equity, corporate bond, municipal bond, and UIT transactions.

Incorrect Options:

A: The SEC oversees regulatory compliance but does not settle trades.

B: FINRA is a self-regulatory organization, not a clearing entity.

C: The Federal Reserve manages monetary policy and banking but is not involved in securities settlement.

References:

DTCC Overview of NSCC: DTCC NSCC.

Step by Step Explanation:

Cost Basis in Reverse Split: The total cost basis remains unchanged in a reverse stock split. Only the number of shares and price per share adjust.

Pre-Split: 1,000 shares at $5 each = $5,000.

Post-Split: 200 shares at $25 each = $5,000.

Incorrect Options:

A, B, and D: Do not reflect the unchanged total cost basis.

References:

IRS Guidance on Stock Splits: IRS Stock Split Info.

Step by Step Explanation:

Tenants in Common: In this arrangement, each tenant owns a fractional interest in the account's assets, which can be unequal depending on the agreement.

Income Distribution: Income is distributed based on ownership percentage, not necessarily equally.

Redemption Requests: Only the owner of the fractional interest has authority to request redemption for their portion.

Estate Taxation: Upon the death of a tenant, only their fractional interest is taxable in their estate.

References:

FINRA Guidelines on Joint Accounts: FINRA Joint Accounts.