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Securities Industry Essentials Questions 31–35 (page: 8)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Which of the following listed securities carries voting rights?

  1. Common stock
  2. Preferred stock
  3. Corporate bond
  4. Convertible bond

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Common Stock: Holders of common stock typically have voting rights, which allow them to participate in decisions like electing the board of directors or approving major corporate actions.

Other Securities:

Preferred Stock: Usually does not carry voting rights.

Corporate and Convertible Bonds: Debt instruments, so they do not confer voting rights.


Reference:

SEC Guide on Stock Voting Rights: SEC Voting Rights.



Which of the following statements is true of the comparison between penny stocks and blue-chip stocks?

  1. Penny stocks are generally less liquid than blue-chip stocks.
  2. Penny stocks are more likely to pay dividends than blue-chip stocks.
  3. Penny stock prices are generally more stable than blue-chip stock prices.
  4. Penny stock issuers are generally better capitalized than issuers of blue-chip stocks.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Penny Stocks: These are low-priced, highly speculative stocks often issued by small or distressed companies. They generally have low liquidity, meaning they can be difficult to buy or sell without significantly impacting the price.

Incorrect Options:

Dividends: Penny stocks rarely pay dividends, unlike blue-chip stocks.

Price Stability: Penny stocks are highly volatile compared to blue-chip stocks.

Capitalization: Blue-chip companies are far better capitalized.


Reference:

SEC Bulletin on Penny Stocks: SEC Penny Stocks.



Assuming yields are held constant, which of the following statements describes what will occur as a discount bond reaches maturity?

  1. Its price increases.
  2. Its price decreases.
  3. Its par value increases.
  4. Its par value decreases.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Discount Bonds: These are issued or traded below par value. Over time, their price moves closer to par as they approach maturity, assuming yields remain constant.

Other Options:

Par Value Changes: The par value of a bond does not change over time; only its price fluctuates.


Reference:

SEC and FINRA Bond Basics: SEC Discount Bonds.



Offering 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity accounts to which of the following groups is permissible?

  1. Volunteer workers
  2. Small business owners
  3. Active duty military personnel
  4. Employees of a nonprofit hospital

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

403(b) Accounts: These tax-advantaged retirement plans are specifically for employees of public schools, tax-exempt organizations, and certain other nonprofit employers, such as hospitals.

Incorrect Options:

Volunteer Workers: Ineligible unless they are also employees.

Small Business Owners and Military Personnel: These groups typically qualify for other retirement plans, not 403(b).


Reference:

IRS Publication 571 (403(b) Plans): I, R, S 403(b) Guidance.



Which of the following statements is true about a corporation's balance sheet?

  1. It is also called a profit and loss statement.
  2. It summarizes a company's revenues and expenses for the firm's fiscal year.
  3. It lists a company's assets, liabilities, and net worth on the date the statement was prepared.
  4. It reports where a corporation's cash is being generated and where its cash is being spent for a specific period.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Balance Sheet Definition: Shows a company's financial position at a specific point in time, listing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity (net worth).

Other Financial Statements:

Profit and Loss Statement: Summarizes revenues and expenses over a period.

Cash Flow Statement: Tracks cash inflows and outflows.


Reference:

SEC Guide to Financial Statements: SEC Financials.



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