Series 63 practice questionmediumExempt Securities - Isolated Transaction vs. Repeated Sales
Which of the following best describes a transaction that would NOT qualify for the isolated non-issuer transaction exemption under the USA?
- AA private individual sells shares of stock to five different buyers in unrelated sales over two months✓ Correct answer
- BA one-time sale between two friends of privately held shares
- CA decedent’s estate sells stock to a single buyer
- DA private individual sells stock to a relative in a single transaction
Explanation
Why A — A private individual sells shares of stock to five different buyers in unrelated sales over two months
Repeated sales, especially to multiple buyers, suggest a regular business and may not qualify as 'isolated' (USA Section 402(b)(1)). Single, occasional transactions are typically exempt.
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