FINRA SIE Exam Details
The SIE exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are given 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete the exam and must achieve a 70% to pass. The cost of the exam is $80.
FINRA® Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Prep Training Course & Study Materials
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Prep
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What is the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam?
The SIE exam assesses a candidate's basic knowledge of the securities industry. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) requires that all candidates must pass both the SIE exam and a representative (Rep Level) Top-Off exam. The SIE exam focuses on industry terminology, securities products, the structure and function of the markets, regulatory agencies and their function, and regulated and prohibitive practices.
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What are the topics covered on the SIE exam?
The SIE exam, which is an introductory level exam, consisting of 75 questions and is broken down into four parts. These topics include:
- Knowledge of Capital Markets
- Understanding Products and Their Risks
- Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts, and Prohibited Activities
- Overview of Regulatory Framework
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Regulatory Entities, Agencies and Market Participants
- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Self-regulatory Organizations (SROs)
- Other Regulators and Agencies
- Market Participants and their Roles
- Types of Markets
- Economic Factors
- The Federal Reserve Board's Impact on Business Activity and Market Stability
- Business Economic Factors
- International Economic Factors
- Offerings
Understanding Products and Their Risks
- Equity Securities
- Debt Instruments
- Options
- Packaged Products
- Municipal Fund Securities
- Direct Participation Programs (DPPs)
- Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
- Hedge Funds
- Exchange-traded Products (ETPs)
- Definition and Identification of Risks
- Strategies for Mitigating Risk
Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts and Prohibited Activities
- Trading, Settlement and Corporate Actions
- Orders and Strategies
- Investment Returns
- Trade Settlement
- Corporate Actions
- Account Types and Characteristics
- Customer Account Registrations
- Anti-money Laundering (AML)
- Books and Records and Privacy Requirements
- Communications with the Public and General Suitability Requirements
- Market Munipulation
- Insider Trading
- Other Prohibited Activities
- Financial Exploitation of Seniors
- Activities of Unregistered Persons
- Falsifying or Withholding Documents
- Prohibited Activities related to maintenance of books and records (e.g. falsifying records and improper maintenance/retention of records)
Overview of Regulatory Framework
- Registration and Continuing Education
- Employee Conduct
- Reportable Events
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