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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questioneasydistinguishing between exempt transactions and exempt securities

A junior banker is reviewing an offering for registration in State C. Which of the following is TRUE regarding an exempt security versus an exempt transaction?

  1. AAn exempt security is never subject to state anti-fraud provisions.
  2. BAn exempt transaction may still involve a non-exempt security.✓ Correct answer
  3. CIf the security is exempt, the transaction must also be exempt.
  4. DOnly exempt securities can be sold in exempt transactions.
Explanation

Why BAn exempt transaction may still involve a non-exempt security.

Exempt transactions may involve non-exempt securities (e.g., private placements). Exempt securities are still subject to anti-fraud. Exempt status of a security and a transaction are separate under USA Section 402 and 402(b).

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