SIE exam caril Study Guide | 288 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

What type of risk is unique to a specific industry, business enterprise, or investment type? - Nonsystematic risk Under which of the following circumstances is an investor in a position to acquire stock? - Buy a call, sell a call (The holder of a call has the right to buy stock at the strike price if exercised. The seller of a put is obligated to buy stock at the strike price if exercised) Options- a premium - the cost of an option contract, expressed in dollars per share of the underlying stock Options- strike price - The price at which the stock will be bought or sold if the contract is exercised, expressed in dollars per share A customer believes that ABC's price will go up but does not have the money to buy 100 shares right now. How could the customer use options to profit from an increase in the stock's price? - buy calls, write puts (both are bullish) A corporation's offer to current stockholders of the ability to purchase a proportionate number of new shares at a specific price for a limited time is called a - right (they usually expire in 30-45 days) American depositary receipts (ADRs) - issued by banks, represent a specific number of shares of a foreign company, and trade and pay dividends in dollars Which of the following records must be maintained for 6 years? - Customer ledgers (statements) While underwriters can assist with preparation and filing, the accuracy and adequacy of these documents is the responsibility of the - Issuing corporation What institutions serve as depository and clearing facilities? - Depository Trust Company and National Securities Clearing Corporation (most specifically) then carrying and clearing firms can act as these as well. What is a transfer agent? -