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General Securities Representative ination (GS) Questions 146–150 (page: 31)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

The gross spread in a new issue depends upon which of the following?

  1. the amount of the issue
  2. the type of industry in which the issuer is engaged
  3. the past record of the issuing corporation
  4. all of the above

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

all of the above. The gross spread (or “underwriting spread”) depends upon all of these factors.



Bubba Corporation has a registered public offering of 500,000 shares at $36. Of these, 300,000 shares were authorized by unissued and 200,000 shares were sold on behalf of an affiliated person.

What is evident from this information?

  1. the entire proceeds of the offering are a primary offering accruing to the corporation
  2. 300,000 shares are identified as a primary distribution
  3. 60% of the proceeds are paid to the corporation and the balance accrues to the affiliated person
  4. both B and C

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

both B and C. The 200,000 shares are sold on behalf of the affiliated person so the proceeds go to that individual. Only the other 300,000 shares are a primary offering.



Which of the following is not provided for by Blue Sky laws?

  1. registration of representatives
  2. registration of securities offered in the state
  3. interstate mail fraud in securities offerings
  4. registration of securities dealers

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

interstate mail fraud in securities offerings. Blue Sky laws are state security laws and do not cover interstate regulations.



An excerpt from a recent tombstone ad reveals bonds offered publicly at 101. Why were they priced at a premium?

  1. to enable investors to establish a tax loss when the bonds are redeemed at maturity
  2. to reflect prevailing credit ratings and market conditions for the issuer
  3. to provide the issuer with a larger deduction from pre-tax earnings for higher than usual interest payments
  4. to comply with SEC rules mandating such pricing for debt issues maturing in the year 2000 and thereafter

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

to reflect prevailing credit ratings and market conditions for the issuer. Premiums or discounts are used in bond offerings to bring the yield in line with current market conditions.



Securities may be sold under SEC rule 144 provided that the following conditions are met:

  1. the company files regular financial data with the SEC
  2. they are sold in agency transactions only
  3. they are sold in principal transactions only
  4. both A and B

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

the company files regular financial data with the SEC. Rule 144 transactions may use either agency or principal methods.



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