SIE practice questionhardInsider Trading
A tippee uses material, nonpublic information obtained indirectly from a company insider to profit from trading. According to securities laws, the tippee is:
- APermitted if not a 'control person'
- BOnly liable if employed by the company
- CEqually liable for insider trading as the original tipper✓ Correct answer
- DOnly liable if the information concerns options
Explanation
Why C — Equally liable for insider trading as the original tipper
Both tipper and tippee are liable for insider trading, regardless of employment, security type, or control status.
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