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Series 63 practice questionmediumNon-Security Examples

Which of the following is NOT a security under Section 401(l) of the USA?

  1. AAn interest in a mining partnership
  2. BA fixed annuity contract issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state✓ Correct answer
  3. CA convertible corporate bond
  4. DA variable universal life policy
Explanation

Why B — A fixed annuity contract issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state

A qualifying fixed annuity is excluded from the USA definition of a security. Bank-issued notes are securities that may be exempt from registration; mining interests, convertible bonds, and variable life policies are securities.

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