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Series 63: Regulation of Securities & Issuers
Series 63 practice questioneasyfederal covered vs state exemptions

Which security is federally covered and therefore NOT subject to state registration, even if it would otherwise lack a state exemption?

  1. AA municipal bond issued by a city in another state
  2. BA security listed on the NYSE✓ Correct answer
  3. CA corporate bond sold exclusively to institutional investors
  4. DA small business private placement under Rule 504
Explanation

Why BA security listed on the NYSE

Securities listed on a national exchange (like the NYSE) are federally covered and preempt state registration (USA 402(b)(1)), regardless of whether they meet state-level exemptions. Municipal bonds of other states aren't always federally covered.

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