Series 7 practice questionhardCommunications with the Public (Retail and Institutional) — Misleading Statements and Performance Claims
An RR distributes a retail communication advertising a new equity mutual fund, stating: 'This fund has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 since inception and is likely to provide similar returns in the future.' Which statement best describes the FINRA violation, if any?
- AThere is no violation because the statement is based on past performance.
- BThe RR must include a disclosure stating past performance does not guarantee future results.
- CIt is misleading because it implies future performance based on past results, which is prohibited.✓ Correct answer
- DIt is permitted if the fund's prospectus supports the claim.
Explanation
Why C — It is misleading because it implies future performance based on past results, which is prohibited.
FINRA prohibits making predictions or implications of future performance based on past results; suggesting similar returns are 'likely' is misleading regardless of disclosures or past performance.
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