SIE practice questionmediumRegulations – Regulation S Accounts
A U.S. investor wants to purchase unregistered securities sold overseas under Regulation S. In what type of account would these typically be held?
- AUGMA account
- BCustodial account
- C529 plan account
- DOffshore account✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — Offshore account
Regulation S applies to offshore transactions. Such securities would generally be held in an offshore account, not in custodial, 529 plan, or UGMA accounts.
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