Series 7: 7.1.6 Suitability Of DPPs

7.1.6  Suitability of DPPs

Because a DPP is a high-risk, capital-heavy, largely illiquid investment, it deserves a hard look before recommending it to a potential investor. In addition to the suitability obligations of the investor’s representative (see Chapter Ten), the DPP itself has the obligation to establish standards of suitability and disclose them. Potential investors must meet these standards. Investing in a DPP will be the right choice for few investors because of a DPP’s high-risk nature and lack of liquidity. A potential investor would need considerable net worth and a high tolerance for risk to be a good match. It also would be