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About the SIE Exam

75 Questions
105 Minutes
70% Passing Score
$100 Exam Fee

The SIE is a FINRA introductory exam that assesses your knowledge of basic securities industry information. It is a prerequisite for all FINRA representative-level exams including the Series 7, Series 65, and Series 66.

Exam Topic Breakdown

The SIE covers four major content areas, weighted by exam importance

🏛️ 16%

Knowledge of Capital Markets

Regulatory entities, market structure, and economic factors that influence securities markets

📊 44%

Understanding Products and Their Risks

Equities, debt, options, pooled investments, and the risks associated with each

⚖️ 31%

Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts, and Prohibited Activities

Order types, account types, settlement, and activities that violate industry rules

📋 9%

Overview of the Regulatory Framework

SROs, federal and state regulations, and compliance requirements

Study Tools & Resources

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Practice Questions

Topic-based practice questions covering all four SIE exam sections

4,000+ questions
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Flashcards

Spaced repetition flashcards that adapt to your forgetting curves

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