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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questioneasyExempt Securities - Bank Securities

Which of the following is an example of an exempt security under the USA?

  1. AA certificate of deposit issued by a state-chartered bank✓ Correct answer
  2. BA bond issued by a publicly traded corporation
  3. CA private placement of stock
  4. DA promissory note issued by an insurance company
Explanation

Why AA certificate of deposit issued by a state-chartered bank

Certificates of deposit issued by banks are exempt under USA Section 402(a)(2). Bonds from public companies and private placements may be exempt transactions but not exempt securities. Promissory notes from insurance companies are not exempt.

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