Series 63 practice questionhardSharing in Accounts
An agent wants to share in the losses of a customer’s account to show good faith. Both the client and the broker-dealer provide written consent. The agent and customer agree to share losses but not profits. Is this permitted under the USA?
- AYes, as long as both parties consent in writing
- BYes, but only if the agent shares in both profits and losses
- CNo, sharing in only losses is prohibited as it amounts to a guarantee✓ Correct answer
- DYes, with notification to the Administrator
Explanation
Why C — No, sharing in only losses is prohibited as it amounts to a guarantee
The USA prohibits sharing only in losses, as it is effectively a guarantee against client losses (USA Section 402). Sharing must be proportional for both profits and losses to be allowed.
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