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This glossary is intentionally small. Each term connects to an existing PassSeries7 topic page, handbook chapter, or public practice drill so candidates can move from definition to application without landing on a thin dictionary page.

Municipal bonds

Revenue Bond

A revenue bond is a municipal bond backed primarily by income from a specific project, facility, or enterprise rather than the issuer's general taxing power.

General Obligation Bond

A general obligation bond is a municipal bond backed by the issuer's full faith, credit, and taxing power, commonly including ad valorem property taxes.

Options

Covered Call

A covered call combines a long stock position with a short call on the same stock. The stock position covers the obligation to deliver shares if assigned.

Protective Put

A protective put combines long stock with a long put on the same stock. The put gives the investor a floor by allowing the stock to be sold at the strike price.

Options Assignment

Options assignment is the process by which an option writer is selected to fulfill the obligation created by a short option contract.

Investment companies

Breakpoint Sale

A breakpoint sale is a mutual fund sale made just below the dollar amount that would qualify the customer for a reduced front-end sales charge.

Mutual Fund Breakpoint

A mutual fund breakpoint is a purchase-dollar level at which a Class A share front-end sales charge is reduced.

Variable products

Variable Annuity

A variable annuity is an insurance company contract whose value and payments can vary based on separate-account investment performance.

Margin

Margin Call

A margin call is a demand for the customer to deposit cash or securities when an account does not meet an initial or maintenance margin requirement.

Suitability

Suitability

Suitability is the requirement that a recommendation fit the customer's investment profile, including objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, tax status, financial situation, and experience.

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