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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questionmediumInvestment Contract Application

A client invests in a pool where all funds are managed by a third party and profits are distributed proportionately. According to the Howey Test and USA, this arrangement is:

  1. AAn investment contract and a security✓ Correct answer
  2. BOnly a security if the client manages the funds
  3. CA fixed insurance contract
  4. DNot a security, since the manager is registered
Explanation

Why AAn investment contract and a security

This is an investment contract under the Howey Test (investment, common enterprise, profits from others' efforts), making it a security under the USA. Client management or manager registration is irrelevant.

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