The Ferguson Company Estimated That October Sales Would Be 100,000

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Ferguson Company estimated that October sales would be 100,000 units with an average selling price of $6.00.Actual sales for October were 105,000 units,and average selling price was $5.95. The sales revenue flexible budget variance was:

• A) $5,000 favorable.
• B) $5,000 unfavorable.
• C) $5,250 favorable.
• D) $5,250 unfavorable.

Recognize the importance and function of the registration statement in the securities offering process.

Comprehend the concept of insider trading, its legal implications, and the associated roles of individuals.

Understand the various exemptions and defenses available under securities law.

Distinguish between different types of investors and their qualifications under securities regulations.

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Definitions:

Hedge Funds

Investment funds that employ different strategies to earn active return, or alpha, for their investors, often including leverage, short-selling, and derivatives.

Managed Futures

Investment strategies that involve the use of futures contracts as part of a broader investment strategy managed by professional investment managers.

Market-neutral Hedge Funds

Investment funds that seek to generate returns by exploiting price differences between related assets while maintaining a neutral exposure to market movements.

Directional Long Funds

Investment funds that aim to profit from an anticipated upward movement in the price of the assets they hold.