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An investor purchased and then sold a security eight months later for a gain. This gain is considered to be a short-term gain, and it will be taxed at a more favorable rate than long-term gains. Positions closed within 12 months or less are considered short term. When a gain is realized, it will be taxed at the same rate as the taxpayer's other ordinary income. By contrast, a long-term capital gain is taxed at a favorable long-term rate. If the dollar price of a municipal bond is 101...

12b-1 fee an annual fee charged by a mutual fund for its marketing and distribution costs. Also called a maintenance fee or distribution fee. 529 College Savings Plan A tax-free savings plan that offers families professionally managed portfolios to help meet specified college expenses. A shares a class of mutual fund shares that have a front-end sales charge, expressed as a percentage of its net asset value. ABLE account a tax-advantaged savings account for disabled peop...

issuer an organization that distributes and sells securities to investors security legal term for investment (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, ETFs) equity formal term for ownership two ways to make money on common stock 1. capital appreciation/gains 2. cash dividends retained earnings profits retained by a company that are often used to expand and reinforce business operations, NOT paid by dividend growth companies direct profits back into operatio...

What is cost basis? A The original purchase price plus any transaction costs B The transaction charges affiliated with the purchase of any security C The net after-tax purchase price per share of common stock D The amount of any gain or loss if a different transaction had occurred A. The original purchase price plus any transaction costs Which of the following corporate securities carries the greatest risk to the investor? A Commercial paper B Common stock C Preferred s...

If interest Rates fall the issuer will most likely call which bonds first? High Dividend Rate preferred issues trading at a premium What are some actions by a corporation will affect an individuals common shareholder's equity Conversion of convertible preferred stocks or bond Repurchase of common shares Issuance of additional common shares (Stock splits do not effect shareholders equity but it must be voted on because it effects Par Value) Benefits to a Convertible stock co...

Call option Gives the holder the right, but not the obligation to buy a fixed amount of securities at a fixed price for a fixed period of time . They pay a premium-the marker price of the contract. Holder must deliver cash and take delivery of stock (buy stock) Customer is fealing bullish if he buys a call contract Settlement time for call contract 2 business days after exercise days Holder Buyer (long) If a customer buys a put contract they are feeling: Bearish ...

issuer an organization that distributes and sells securities to investors security legal term for investment (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, ETFs) equity formal term for ownership two ways to make money on common stock 1. capital appreciation/gains 2. cash dividends retained earnings profits retained by a company that are often used to expand and reinforce business operations, NOT paid by dividend growth companies direct profits back into operatio...

The redemption value of an open-end investment company's shares is based on the: previous offering price previous closing NAV NAV computed after the order is received offering price computed after the order is received NAV computed after the order is received The computation of dollar prices and accrued interest on municipal bonds is normal on what calendar basis? 30/360 30/365 Actual/360 Actual/365 30/360 Blue-sky laws are regulated by which of the following entities? ...

The redemption value of an open-end investment company's shares is based on the: previous offering price previous closing NAV NAV computed after the order is received offering price computed after the order is received NAV computed after the order is received The computation of dollar prices and accrued interest on municipal bonds is normal on what calendar basis? 30/360 30/365 Actual/360 Actual/365 30/360 Blue-sky laws are regulated by which of the following entities? ...

The securities industry's primary regulatory body and created under what act? SEC, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Function under the SEC's oversight and is accountable to the Commission for enforcing federal securities laws, as well as supervising securities practices within an assigned jurisdiction. Self Regulatory organizations (SRO) what are the largest SROs Financial Industry Regulation Authority (FINRA), Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), Municipal Securities Rulemak...