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Securities Exam Prep Series 52
FINRA Series 52 Exam Prep
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What is the Series 52 registration?
The Series 52 (The Municipal Securities Representative) exam is a Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) qualification exam taken by those in the Financial Services industry who want to engage in the municipal securities business. In order to obtain a Series 52 registration, candidates must prepare and pass the Series 52 exam. This exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
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About the Series 52 Exam
What are the topics covered on the Series 52 Exam?
The Series 52 exam is designed to measure a candidate’s qualification and competency to engage in the municipal securities business. The exam consists of 75 scored questions and is broken down into three sections:
- Municipal Securities (60%)
- Economic Activity, Government Policy and the Behavior of Interest Rates (14%)
- Securities Laws and Regulations (26%)
See below for more detailed breakdown or visit MSRB.
Types of Municipal Securities
- General Obligation (GO) Bonds
- Revenue Bonds
- Taxable Municipal Securities
- Short-Term Muni Obligations
- Municipal Fund Securities
Characters of Municipal Securities
- Basic Characteristics
- Tax Considerations
- Factors Affecting Marketability and Liquidity
The Market for Municipal Securities
- Primary Market
- Bonds in the Secondary Market
- Market Indicators
- Customer Suitability Considerations
Analyzing Municipal Credit
- General Obligation Bonds
- Revenue Bonds
- Sources of Credit Information
- Rating Services
- Credit Enhancements
Mathematical Calculations and Methods
- Yields
- Duration
- Basis Points
- Dollar Value of Points and Fractions
- Accrued Interest
- Level Debt Service
- Gapital Gains
- Flat
- Market Discount Bonds
- Amortization of Payment
Economic Activity, Government Policy, and Factors Affecting Interest Rates
- Monetary Policy
- Fiscal Policy
- Factors Affecting Interest Rates
Securities Laws and Regulations
- Regulation of Municipal Market Professionals
- MSRB Rules
Series 52 Exam Details
The Series 52 exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are given 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete the exam and must achieve a 70% to pass. The cost of the exam is $260.
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