SIE Exam: Securities Industry Essentials Exam Lessons and Information

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson Fixed Income pt. 1

This is Fixed Income pt. 1 lesson is a portion of the sample lessons we will be sharing with you for the new 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" Fixed Income pt. 1 is the first of several lessons on fixed income.

This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Fixed Income pt. 1

Total Course 36 hours 53 Min

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

The full course details:

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed..

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

* “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

New Series 7 Exam

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments,

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 2 Preferred Stock

This portion of the Preferred Stock lesson is a portion of the sample lessons we will be sharing with you for the new 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition"

This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Preferred Stock

Total Course 36 hours 53 Min

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

The full course details:

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed..

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

* “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

New Series 7 Exam

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations,

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 2 Common Stock

This portion of the Common Stock lesson is a portion of the sample lessons we will be sharing with you for the new 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition"

This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Common Stock

Total Course 36 hours 53 Min

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

The full course details:

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed..

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

* “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

New Series 7 Exam

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations,

SIE Exam Lesson 27 FINRA Rules pt 2 2020

This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 27 FINRA Rules pt 2

This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the full 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam" and this is Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 5 Fixed income

The full course details:

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However now all candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Odd Series 7 Exam. In a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination tot to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed..

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91

(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreement...

SIE Exam Lesson 26 FINRA Rules pt 1 2020

This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 26 FINRA Rules pt 1

This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the full 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam" and this is Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 5 Fixed income

The full course details:

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However now all candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Odd Series 7 Exam. In a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination tot to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed..

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91

(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreement...

SIE Exam Lesson 24 Securities Act of 1934 2020

This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 24 Securities Act of 1934

This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the full 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam" and this is Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 5 Fixed income

The full course details:

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However now all candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Odd Series 7 Exam. In a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination tot to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed..

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91

(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions a...

Corona and Covid 19 Virus Market Crash

The Corona and Covid 19 Virus Market Crash, what brought about the market crash of 2020 was it just the Covid 19 or Corona virus or was it something else? We discuss the foundations for this crash in this podcast.

To round out the podcast I share with the student for the SIE Exam the first lesson in the audio series on Balance Sheets.

The full course details:

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However now all candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Odd Series 7 Exam. In a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination tot to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed..

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91

(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes,

SIE Exam Lesson 21 Unit Investment Trusts 2020

This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 21 Unit Investment Trusts

This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the full 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam" and this is Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 5 Fixed income

The full course details:

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However now all candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Odd Series 7 Exam. In a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination tot to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed..

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91

(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions a...

SIE Exam Lesson 20 Mutual Funds 3 2020

This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 20 Mutual Funds 3

This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the full 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam" and this is Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 5 Fixed income

The full course details:

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However now all candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Odd Series 7 Exam. In a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination tot to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed..

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91

(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; P...

SIE Exam Lesson 18 Mutual Funds 1 2020

This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 18 Mutual Funds 1

This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the full 36 hour and 35 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam" and this is Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 5 Fixed income

The full course details:

36 hours 53 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

58 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam

13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry

Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam

New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details.

FINRA has announced major changes to the Series 7 Exam effective October 1, 2018. With the introduction of the Securities Industries Essentials Exam (SIE Exam) the new series 7 has been pared down to 125 questions from its original 250 questions.

https://www.finra.org/industry/series7

However now all candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Odd Series 7 Exam. In a series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination tot to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed..

https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam

“Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Available Beginning October 1, 2018

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.

Key Features of the Essentials Exam

________________________________________

• The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers.

• Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm.

• Essentials exam results are valid for four years.

The Essentials Exam at a Glance

________________________________________

Number of Items 75

Format Multiple Choice

Duration 105 minutes

Passing Score 70%

Cost $60”

New Series 7 Exam

“On or After October 1, 2018

The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function.

Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions

(F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9

(F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11

(F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91

(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; P...