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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questionmediumDistinction: equipment trust certificate vs. fixed annuity

Which of the following is included in the definition of a security under the Uniform Securities Act, but a fixed annuity contract is NOT?

  1. AAn insurance policy
  2. BAn equipment trust certificate✓ Correct answer
  3. CAn endowment policy
  4. DA treasury bill
Explanation

Why BAn equipment trust certificate

An equipment trust certificate is expressly included in the USA definition of a security. Insurance policies, endowment policies, and fixed annuities issued by an authorized insurer are excluded. Treasury bills are securities, but they are exempt from state registration as U.S. government obligations.

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