Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Practice Exam · Question
What is insider trading in the context of Canadian securities regulations?
Insider trading involves trading securities while in possession of material, non-public information, which gives an unfair advantage and is illegal under Canadi
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Question: What is insider trading in the context of Canadian securities regulations?
Answer options:
- Buying shares of a company you work for on a public exchange. ✅ Trading securities based on material, non-public information obtained through a special relationship.
- An analyst issuing a 'buy' rating on a stock they own.
- A company buying back its own shares.
Correct answer: Trading securities based on material, non-public information obtained through a special relationship.
Explanation: Insider trading involves trading securities while in possession of material, non-public information, which gives an unfair advantage and is illegal under Canadian securities laws.
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