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label-and-significant-characteristics test

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A quick definition of label-and-significant-characteristics test:

Label-and-Significant-Characteristics Test: This is a rule that says if something is called a stock and has the important features that stocks usually have, then it will be regulated by the laws that apply to stocks.

A more thorough explanation:

The label-and-significant-characteristics test is a rule that applies to securities. It states that if an instrument is labeled as a stock and has the significant characteristics that are usually associated with shares of stock, then it will be governed by the securities laws.

For example, if a company issues an instrument that is labeled as a stock and has the same rights and privileges as common stock, then it will be considered a security and will be subject to the securities laws. On the other hand, if the instrument is labeled as a partnership interest and does not have the same characteristics as common stock, then it will not be considered a security.

This test is important because it helps to determine whether an instrument is a security or not. If an instrument is considered a security, then it must comply with the securities laws, which are designed to protect investors and ensure that companies provide accurate and complete information to the public.

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9:28
congrats on the 172 bruce
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9:29
roll tide
do we foresee a fordham election day wave today (i'm delusional)
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:31
I think so, Jack
9:31
some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
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[kevin oleary]
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
HELLO
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
WHAT HAPPENED
yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
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usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
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