Exercise
Choose the best answer.
1. Members of the board of directors:
I. Can include employees of the custodian firm
II. Must include at least 40% non-interested persons
III. Assist with day-to-day portfolio management
IV. Vote on a change in the investment adviser's contract
A. II and IV
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I and II
2. Which of the following statements about the sale of mutual fund shares is not true?
A. The underwriter prepares sales literature.
B. The mutual fund company sells shares to the transfer agent at the NAV.
C. The transfer agent receives the investor’s payment and issues new shares to buyers.
D. The custodian safeguards the proceeds of the sale.
3. Which of the following is not true of the role of mutual fund shareholders?
A. They vote to select board members.
B. They vote on changes in fees.
C. They vote to decide what percentage of the profits should be retained.
D. They vote to approve an independent auditor.
4. Which of the following entities identifies the tax status of distributions made to shareholders?
A. Investment adviser
B. Transfer agent
C. Custodian
D. Underwriter
Answers
1. D. The board of directors can include persons other than non-interested persons, but at least 40% must be non-interested.&nbs