When executing a customer order for an unlisted equity security, a market-making firm sells shares directly to the investor out of its proprietary account. In what capacity is the firm operating, and how is its transaction remuneration derived?
- The firm is acting in a principal capacity and receives compensation through a markup added to the sale price.Cevap
- BThe firm is acting in an agency capacity and receives compensation through a commission for executing the trade.
- CThe firm is acting in a primary market capacity, transferring trade proceeds directly to the issuing corporation.
- DThe firm is acting as a clearing participant, fulfilling continuous net settlement responsibilities on behalf of the NSCC.
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The firm is acting in a principal capacity and receives compensation through a markup added to the sale price.
When a broker-dealer sells securities directly from its proprietary inventory to a customer, it is acting as a principal (dealer). In principal transactions, the firm does not charge a commission; instead, it marks up the price when selling to the customer or marks down the price when buying from the customer.
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