Discuss Finra Series-6 Exam Topic 2 Question 30

Which of the following statements regarding the purchase and redemption of mutual fund shares is false?

AMutual fund shares may not be purchased on margin.

BAn investor can both purchase and sell fractional shares of mutual funds.

CWhen an investor redeems his shares, the mutual fund must pay for the shares within 7 business days.

DIf an investor places an order to buy or redeem shares of a mutual fund before 4 P.M.EST on a day when the markets are open, the price will be based on the fund's net asset value (NAV), as calculated at the end of that trading day.

Suggested Answer: C

The false statement regarding the purchase and redemption of mutual fund share is that when an investor redeems his shares, the mutual fund must pay for the shares within 7 business days. The mutual fund must pay for the shares within 7 calendar days. All the other statements are true.

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12 comments · newest first

Evelynn 1 year ago

D sounds accurate, NAV is calculated at the end of the day.

Hoa 1 year ago

B is right, fractional shares are a thing now.

Josphine 1 year ago

Wait, are you sure about C? I thought it was longer than 7 days.

Winifred 1 year ago

Totally agree, A is correct!

Val 1 year ago

A is true, you can't buy mutual fund shares on margin.

Holley 1 year ago

I have a vague memory that fractional shares are allowed, so option B could be true too. This is tricky!

Toshia 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option C might be the false one. I thought the redemption period was longer than 7 days.

Felton 1 year ago

I think option A is true because I remember that mutual fund shares can't be bought on margin.

Loreen 1 year ago

I recall a practice question about NAV and trading times, so I think option D is correct.

Rosamond 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got it. For Gold-tier members, the key is whether the total purchase value is above or below $200. I'll need to consider the different point values for each scenario.

Mary 1 year ago

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Jose 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The question is asking about who makes the decision to add new medications to a hospital's formulary. Drug company reps (A) wouldn't be making that decision, and the hospital general manager (D) doesn't seem right either. That leaves B - the Board of Physicians, or C - the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. I'm leaning towards C since that committee is specifically tasked with evaluating and approving new medications.

Finra Series-6 Exam - Topic 2 Question 30 Discussion