Which of the following securities would be exempt from SEC registration requirements?
I. a 15-year bond issued by the state of Colorado
II. an issue of preferred stock that has an aggregate par value of $5 million
III. an issue of commercial paper that has a 5-month maturity

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Only Selections I and III are exempt from SEC registration requirements. The bond issued by Colorado is exempt because bonds issued by a government body are exempt from registration. The issue of commercial paper is exempt because securities with less than 270 days to maturity are exempt from registration.

Which of the Following Securities Would Be Exempt from SEC