Question

Rico does not work for Street Bikes Company, but wrongfully obtains inside information concerning the firm. Based on the information, Rico buys and sells Street Bikes stock for personal gain. The Securities and Exchange Commission prosecutes Rico, arguing that he is liable because he stole information rightfully belonging to another. This argument is​_______________.

Answer 1

Answer: The misappropriation theory

Explanation:

 The misappropriation theory is basically describe about the various types of security fraud violation against the data source.

It is basically uses for the insider trading and when the individual person misusing the confidential data or information and also violating all the securities laws.

According to the question, the given argument is basically describe about the misappropriation theory.

Therefore, The misappropriation theory is the correct answer.