Series 24: Spinning

Taken from our Series 24 Online Guide

Spinning

Rule 5131 also prohibits the act of spinning. Spinning is when a member firm promises shares of an IPO to persons who are in a position to direct securities business to the firm in the future. The kinds of persons include officers and directors who have used the broker-dealer for investment banking services in the last 12 months or plan to use them in the future.

Example Question: Which of the following actions are not prohibited during an IPO?

  1. A. Selling shares of an IPO to a secretary who works for a broker-dealer
  2. B. Selling shares of an IPO to an officer of a company that has done investment banking business

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