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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questioneasyExempt Securities — Government/Municipal Securities

On a final review set, the question is presented in this context. The key is the registration, exemption, or ethical rule doing the real work. Which of the following securities is EXEMPT from registration under the Uniform Securities Act?

  1. AShares of a technology startup
  2. BA bond issued by the City of Chicago✓ Correct answer
  3. CStock in a foreign private company
  4. DShares in a limited partnership investing in real estate
Explanation

Why BA bond issued by the City of Chicago

Under USA Section 401, securities issued by any state, political subdivision, or municipality of the United States are exempt from registration. Municipal bonds such as those issued by the City of Chicago fall squarely within this exemption because they are backed by a governmental entity. The extra setup is just noise; the controlling state-law rule stays the same.

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