son23 Securities Act of 1933 Quiz
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This is and interview with a new entrant to the financial services industry, Logan Keller.Logan talks about his background and his interesting path to become a RIA agent.

Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91
(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sa...

SIE Exam Lesson 25 Sarbanes-Oxley Act Quiz
SIE Exam Lesson 25 Sarbanes-Oxley Act Quiz
This is a SIE Exam Lesson 25 Sarbanes-Oxley Act Quiz which is the Sarbanes Oxley Act, See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over.

Questions covered include
1. The Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination is also known as the ___.
A. Series 63 Exam
B. Series 64 Exam
C. Series 65 Exam
D. Series 66 Exam

2. Blue sky laws are federal regulations.
A. True
B. False

3. An offering that is exempted from federal regulation is always exempted from state regulation.
A. True
B. False

4. A person has registered his securities in the Securities and Exchange Commission but he wants those securities be recognized in a certain state. What kind of registration does he need to file?
A. registration by coordination
B. registration by filing
C. registration by notification
D. registration by qualification

5. Taking orders from customers in a certain state requires broker-dealers to be registered in that state.
A. True
B. False

6. This rule separated the conflicts of interest that were inherent between the underwriter and the research analyst.
A. Prudent Man Rule
B. Sarbanes-Oxley Act
C. Securities Investor Protection Act
D. Trust Indenture Act

7. Which of the following would a prudent man likely to do?
A. buy government securities for his client
B. buy naked options for his client
C. buy penny stocks for his client
D. short stocks in the client’s account

8. Which of the following will most likely be found in the legal list of securities that fall within the prudent man rule?
(Select all that apply.)
A. government securities
B. highly rated corporate bonds
C. highly rated municipal bonds
D. 144 stocks

9. The Trust Indenture Act of 1939 requires a trust indenture for a corporate bond offering of at least ___.
A. $3 million
B. $4 million
C. $5 million
D. $6 million

10. Which of the following is true about the Investment Advisor Act of 1940?
(Select all that apply.)
A. It covers firms that offer wrap accounts and charge fees.
B. It covers the people who charge a fee for investment advice.
C. It only applies if the investment advisor gives advice to 15 or more people.
D. It requires that investment advisors pass the Series 7 Examination.

11. The Securities Investor Protection Corporation protects the customer’s assets up to ___.
A. $500,000
B. $600,000
C. $800,000
D. $1,000,000

12. A client has an IRA account and a regular account. Under the Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970, the client has only one account.
A. True
B. False

13. The Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act prohibits unsolicited calls before 8:00 A.M. or after 9:00 P.M. of the local time of the caller.
A. True
B. False

14. Which of the following is true about the Do Not Call list? (Select all that apply.)
A. A firm can only call the persons listed on the Do Not Call list during weekdays on office hours but not on weekends and non-office hours.
B. A person listed on the Do Not Call list can bring civil law enforcement actions against the firm that calls him.
C. It applies to unsolicited faxes.
D. The caller must identify himself by name, firm, and where he’s coming from when calling a person on the Do Not Call list so that his call may be entertained.

15. Which of the following does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act require?
A. It requires accounting firm to combine their management consultation business...

SIE Exam Lesson 16 Options pt 6
SIE Exam Lesson 16 Options pt 6
This is a SIE Exam Lesson 16 Options pt 6  options pt.6 which is covering option combinations, See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over.
Questions covered include
1. It is the purchasing and selling of put or call options with different strike prices, different expiration dates, or both.
A. combination
B. spread
C. straddle
D. strangle

2. In a spread, when you close out one position, you are expected to close out the other position at the same time.
A. True
B. False

3. The longer the option, the higher the time value premium.
A. True
B. False

4. As an option approaches its expiration date, the time value on that option reaches its maximum value at the expiration of that option.
A. True
B. False

5. This spread is designed to try to capture the decline of an option’s time value as the option approaches its expiration date.
A. calendar spread
B. long call spread
C. long put spread
D. short call spread

6. Which of the following is bearish?
A. long call spread
B. short call spread
C. short put spread
D. all of the above

7. The maximum profit for a long call spread is the net cost of the spread.
A. True
B. False

8. A short call spread is a credit spread.
A. True
B. False

9. You bought Jan 80 call at $10 and sold Feb 80 call at $20. Stock trades at $100 at expiration. Feb 80 call has $5 time value left. Which is true?
(Note: This transaction is a calendar spread. The expiration mentioned is the expiration of the call option on January.)
A. You shall buy back the February 80 call at $5.

B. You shall buy back the February 80 call at $20.
C. You shall buy back the February 80 call at $25.
D. The February 80 call would expire worthless.

10. You bought Nov 30 call at $3 and sold Dec 30 call at $5. Stock trades at $25 at Nov expiration. Dec 30 call has $1 time value left. Which is true?
(Note: This transaction is a calendar spread.)
A. The November 30 call would expire worthless.
B. The December 30 call would expire worthless.
C. You would have a net profit of $2 by closing your position on the spread.
D. all of the above

11. You bought Mar 60 call at $5 and sold Apr 70 call at $3. This transaction is most probably a ___.
A. long call spread
B. long put spread
C. short call spread
D. short put spread

12. You initiated a long call spread by buying Sept 70 call at $10 and selling Oct 80 call at $5. What is your maximum profit in this transaction?
A. $5
B. $10
C. $15
D. The maximum profit cannot be determined because the stock price is not given.

13. You initiated a long call spread by buying May 100 call at $15 and selling June 85 call at $8. What is your maximum loss in this transaction?
A. $7
B. $8
C. $15
D. $23

14. If you enter into a long call spread, which of the following pair of transactions would give you the greatest possible profit?
A. buying a July 30 call at $5 and selling an August 50 call at $4
B. buying a July 25 call at $6 and selling an August 40 call at $5
C. buying a July 40 call at $9 and selling an August 60 call at $5
D. All of the above transactions have equal maximum profit

15. You initiated a short call spread by buying a Jan 40 call at $4 and selling a Feb 30 call at $7. What is your maximum profit in this transaction?
A. $3
B. $7
C. $11
D. The maximum profit cannot be determined because the stock price is not given.

SIE Exam Lesson 15 Options pt 5
SIE Exam Lesson 15 Options pt 5
This is a SIE Exam Lesson 15 Options pt 5  options pt.1 which is covering spread options, See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over.
Questions covered include
1. It is the purchasing and selling of put or call options with different strike prices, different expiration dates, or both.
A. combination
B. spread
C. straddle
D. strangle

2. In a spread, when you close out one position, you are expected to close out the other position at the same time.
A. True
B. False

3. The longer the option, the higher the time value premium.
A. True
B. False

4. As an option approaches its expiration date, the time value on that option reaches its maximum value at the expiration of that option.
A. True
B. False

5. This spread is designed to try to capture the decline of an option’s time value as the option approaches its expiration date.
A. calendar spread
B. long call spread
C. long put spread
D. short call spread

6. Which of the following is bearish?
A. long call spread
B. short call spread
C. short put spread
D. all of the above

7. The maximum profit for a long call spread is the net cost of the spread.
A. True
B. False

8. A short call spread is a credit spread.
A. True
B. False

9. You bought Jan 80 call at $10 and sold Feb 80 call at $20. Stock trades at $100 at expiration. Feb 80 call has $5 time value left. Which is true?
(Note: This transaction is a calendar spread. The expiration mentioned is the expiration of the call option on January.)
A. You shall buy back the February 80 call at $5.

B. You shall buy back the February 80 call at $20.
C. You shall buy back the February 80 call at $25.
D. The February 80 call would expire worthless.

10. You bought Nov 30 call at $3 and sold Dec 30 call at $5. Stock trades at $25 at Nov expiration. Dec 30 call has $1 time value left. Which is true?
(Note: This transaction is a calendar spread.)
A. The November 30 call would expire worthless.
B. The December 30 call would expire worthless.
C. You would have a net profit of $2 by closing your position on the spread.
D. all of the above

11. You bought Mar 60 call at $5 and sold Apr 70 call at $3. This transaction is most probably a ___.
A. long call spread
B. long put spread
C. short call spread
D. short put spread

12. You initiated a long call spread by buying Sept 70 call at $10 and selling Oct 80 call at $5. What is your maximum profit in this transaction?
A. $5
B. $10
C. $15
D. The maximum profit cannot be determined because the stock price is not given.

13. You initiated a long call spread by buying May 100 call at $15 and selling June 85 call at $8. What is your maximum loss in this transaction?
A. $7
B. $8
C. $15
D. $23

14. If you enter into a long call spread, which of the following pair of transactions would give you the greatest possible profit?
A. buying a July 30 call at $5 and selling an August 50 call at $4
B. buying a July 25 call at $6 and selling an August 40 call at $5
C. buying a July 40 call at $9 and selling an August 60 call at $5
D. All of the above transactions have equal maximum profit

15. You initiated a short call spread by buying a Jan 40 call at $4 and selling a Feb 30 call at $7. What is your maximum profit in this transaction?
A. $3
B. $7
C. $11
D. The maximum profit cannot be determined because the stock price is not given.

16.

SIE Exam Lesson 14 Options pt 4
SIE Exam Lesson 14 Options pt 4
This is a SIE Exam Lesson 14 Options pt 4  options pt.1which is covering straddle options See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over.

Questions covered include

1. It is a strategy of buying a put and a call with the same expiration date and the same strike price on the same company.
A. combination
B. protective put
C. spread
D. straddle

2. The last trading day of options is ___.
A. the date of the option’s expiration
B. the date of the option’s expiration minus two business days
C. the last business day of the expiration month
D. the last trade day before the expiration date

3. Options expire on ___.
A. the first Friday of the expiration month
B. the second Friday of the expiration month
C. the third Friday of the expiration month
D. the last Friday of the expiration month

4. It is a type of straddle wherein you sell the straddle.
A. butterfly straddle
B. condor straddle
C. long straddle
D. short straddle

5. The cost of a straddle is equal to ___.
A. the price determined by the seller of the straddle
B. the strike price divided by the beta
C. the sum of the intrinsic values of the call option and the put option
D. the sum of the premiums of the call option and the put option

6. The risk in a long straddle is ___.
A. the breakeven on the downside
B. the difference between the premiums of the call option and the put option
C. the premium of either the call option or the put option, whichever is higher
D. the total premium you paid for both of the options included in the straddle

7. The profit in a short straddle is ___.
A. limited to the downside by the total price of the stock minus the premium you collect
B. limited to the premium you collect
C. limited to the upside by the total price of the stock plus the premium you collect
D. unlimited to the movement of the price of the stock

8. The breakeven for a short straddle is the same as the breakeven for a long straddle.
A. True
B. False

9. In long straddles, the breakeven on the upside is where ___.

A. the new stock price rises above the initial stock price plus the premium of the call option
B. the new stock price rises above the initial stock price plus the total premium of the call and put option
C. the strike price rises above the initial stock price plus the premium of the call option
D. the price of the stock rises above the strike price enough to cover the premiums paid for the put and call options

10. In long straddles, the breakeven on the downside is where ___.
A. the new stock price falls below the initial stock price minus the premium of the put option
B. the new stock price rises above the initial stock price plus the total premium of the call and put option
C. the price of the stock falls below the strike price enough to cover the premiums paid for the put and call options
D. the strike price rises above the initial stock price plus the total premium of the call option and put option

11. In a long straddle, you make profit as long as the stock moved outside the breakeven on the upside and the breakeven on the downside.
A. True
B. False

12. In a short straddle, you lose money when the stock stays within the breakeven on the upside and the breakeven on the downside.
A. True
B. False

13. If you’re looking at buying a straddle, you’re looking for volatility; if you’re looking to sell a short straddle, you’re looking for stability.
A. True
B. False

SIE Exam Lesson 21 Unit Investment Trusts 2021
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This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition"

Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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 18 Mutual Funds 1 2021
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This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition"

Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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 15 Options 5 2021
This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 15 Options 5

This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition"

Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records ...

SIE Exam Lesson 10 CDS-ARS-SP 2020
This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 10 CDS-ARS-SP

This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition"

Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Recor...

2021 SIE Exam Lesson 8 Municipal Debt Fixed Income
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This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition"

Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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 Fixed Income pt. 3
Fixed Income pt. 3 lesson is a portion of the sample lessons we will be sharing with you for the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition"

Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91
(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Ins...

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson Fixed Income pt. 2
This is Fixed Income pt. 2 lesson is a portion of the sample lessons we will be sharing with you for the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition"

Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91
(F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and S...

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 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Fixed Income pt. 1

Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91

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 37 hour and 10 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 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Record...

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 37 hour and 10 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 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% ...

SIE Exam Lesson 13 Options pt 3
SIE Exam Lesson 13 Options pt 3
This is a SIE Exam Lesson 13 Options pt 3  options pt.1which is covering options pt. 1 basic option terminology of call and put options See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over.

Questions covered include

Below are questions based on the previous lesson. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
To take the quiz online, click here.

Quiz Options Part 3

1. It refers to the number of options that are currently trading in the market.
A. breakeven point
B. open interest
C. utility
D. volatility

2. The following increases open interest EXCEPT:
A. buying to close
B. buying to open
C. selling to open
D. All of the above increase open interest.

3. If you bought an option and you want to sell it, the market price of the option would be ___.
A. the option’s time value at expiration date
B. the option’s intrinsic value at expiration date
C. the option’s intrinsic value when you bought the option
D. the option’s premium

4. Which of the following factors least affect the premium of an option?
A. dividend
B. interest rate

C. option time period
D. volatility

5. If you want to short a stock and interest rates are high, you have to pay higher margin interest rates.
A. True
B. False

6. Utility stocks used to be referred to as ___.
A. county stocks
B. growth stocks
C. value stocks
D. widow-and-orphan stocks

7. Why do utility stocks often have low premium options?
A. Utility stocks often have high income.
B. Utility stocks often have high volatility.
C. Utility stocks often have low income.
D. Utility stocks often have low volatility.

8. It is the measure of a stock’s volatility in relation to the market.
A. beta
B. theta
C. vega
D. veta

9. Which of the following is NOT true about beta?
A. A beta lower than one means that the stock moves more than the market does in general.
B. A beta of one correlates equally with the market.
C. High beta stocks will have higher option premiums.
D. High dividend stocks have a lower beta.

10. If you short a stock and the stock pays a dividend, you are required to pay the dividend when that dividend comes do.
A. True
B. False

SIE Exam Lesson 13 Options pt 3 cont:

11. Compared to call premiums, put premiums are lower on a high dividend stock.
A. True
B. False

12. Which of the following would yield a low option premium?
A. An option with a high dividend on the stock.
B. An option with a high volatility.
C. An option with a long time period before expiration.
D. all of the above

13. If you think the stock would go up, which is the best option strategy to take?
A. Buy a long call option.
B. Buy a long put option.

C. Write a covered call.
D. Write a naked call.

14. Why is it wise to write a covered call when the stock would go down?
A. so that the call option would not be exercised and you can keep the premium
B. so that you can buy the stock at a lower strike price
C. so that you can profit by selling the stock at a higher price
D. all of the above

15. If you long a call, that gives you the right to buy the stock at a specific strike price.
A. True
B. False

16. If you short a put, you are obligated to deliver the stock if it is called away from you.
A. True
B. False

17. A stock is selling at $50.

SIE Exam Lesson 12 Options pt 2
SIE Exam Lesson 12 Options pt 2
This is a SIE Exam Lesson 12 Options pt 2  options pt.1which is covering options pt. 1 basic option terminology of call and put options See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over.

Questions covered include

Below are questions based on the previous lesson. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
To take the quiz online, click here.

Quiz Options Part 2

Below are questions based on the previous lesson. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
To take the quiz online, click here.

1. It is the cost of an option.
A. bid price
B. ask price
C. premium
D. strike price

2. The premium contains the option’s ___.
A. intrinsic value
B. time value
C. both intrinsic value and time value
D. neither intrinsic value nor time value

3. This refers to the number of options that are open for trading in the market.
A. bid
B. volatility
C. open interest
D. volume

4. This refers to the number of options that were sold or traded for the given day.
A. bid
B. volatility

C. open interest
D. volume

5. It refers to the amount of uncertainty or risk about the size of changes in a security's value.
A. open interest
B. premium
C. volatility
D. volume

6. Parity is when the strike price and the stock are selling at exactly the same price.
A. True
B. False

7. An option is created by writing covered calls.
A. True
B. False

8. Writing a covered call ___.
A. decreases open interest
B. decreases volume
C. increases open interest
D. increases volume

9. If a person wrote an option (such as a covered call) and is now buying back the option, he is opening a position.
A. True
B. False

10. Person A writes a covered call option and Person B buys that option. Which of the following is true?
A. Person A sells to close and Person B buys to close.
B. Person A sells to close and Person B buys to open.
C. Person A sells to open and Person B buys to close.
D. Person A sells to open and Person B buys to open.

SIE Exam Lesson 12 Options pt 2 Cont:

11. This is used in determining the theoretical value of an option.
A. Black-Scholes model
B. Fed model
C. Sharpe ratio
D. Sortino ratio

12. It serves as an insurance to your investment portfolio.
A. covered call
B. married put
C. naked call
D. put on a put

13. An option without intrinsic value always has no time value.
A. True
B. False

14. A naked put is written by a person who owns the stock.
A. True
B. False

15. A call option is offered on a stock. If the current price of the stock is $20 and the strike price is $15, what is the intrinsic value of the option?
A. $2.5
B. $5
C. $10
D. There is no intrinsic value in this option.

16. A call option is offered on a stock. If the current price of the stock is $12 and the strike price is $10, what is the premium of the option?
A. $1
B. $2
C. $11
D. The premium of the option cannot be computed from the given facts.

17. A call option is offered on a stock. The current price of the stock is $20 and the strike price is $15. The call option’s premium is $8. What is the time value of the option?
A. $2
B. $3
C. $4
D. There is no time value for this option.

18. An option is selling at $6 per share and the option is for 10 shares.

SIE Exam Lesson 11 Options 1 2020
This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 11 Options 1

This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition"

Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam

59 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:
37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam
59 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, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records ...

SIE Exam Lesson 23 Securities Act of 1933 Quiz
This is a SIE Exam Lesson 23 Securities Act of 1933 Quiz , See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over.
Questions covered include
1. Which of the following is true about the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?
(Select all that apply.)
A. It applies to exempt securities.
B. It determines what fair trading practices are.
C. It regulates the secondary trading of securities.
D. It was established by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2. Which of the following is contained in a 10-K? (Select all that apply.)
A. balance sheet
B. cash flow statement
C. compensation of officers
D. income statement

3. The 10-Q is an audited financial report submitted quarterly to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A. True
B. False

4. A ___ is filed if the company changes its name or there’s a 5% or greater change in the number of shares outstanding.
A. 10-C
B. 13-G

C. 15-B
D. 8-K

5. Which of the following is required from the broker-dealers by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?
(Select all that apply.)
A. buy back stocks for customers that reneged on their transactions
B. electronically deliver clients’ confirmation and statements
C. maintain a minimum net capital
D. send customers a copy of their income statement

6. Under ___, margins are regulated from brokers to their customers.
A. Regulation D
B. Regulation M
C. Regulation T
D. Regulation U

7. Broker-dealers are allowed to disclose to customers the routing of the customers’ orders.
A. True
B. False

8. It is a totally anonymous matching of buy and sell orders.
A. alternative trading system
B. electronic exchange
C. electronics communication network
D. physical exchange

9. Which of the following are/were physical exchanges?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Cincinnati Stock Exchange
B. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
C. Pacific Stock Exchange
D. Philadelphia Stock Exchange

10. Which of the following is true about penny stocks?
(Select all that apply.)
A. They are sold on the over-the-counter bulletin board.
B. They are unsolicited orders.
C. They are traded on the NASDAQ and other listed exchanges.
D. They sell at less than $5.

11. The broker is not required to assess a penny stock buyer’s financial situation if the buyer is a/an ___.
(Select all that apply.)
A. accredited investor
B. client whose order is unsolicited
C. insider
D. interstate citizen

12. It is trading on nonpublic material information on the company.
A. front running
B. insider trading
C. pegging
D. wash trade

13. This is the catchall rule that prohibits anything fraud even if it is not specifically prohibited in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
A. Rule 10b-5
B. Rule 127-c
C. Rule 144A
D. Rule 145

14. For unlawful practices under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, suits can be brought within ___ of discovery.
A. six months
B. one year
C. two years
D. three years

15. If a control person owns a position of a stock and he wants to lock in his profit or loss, he can ___.
A. dribble out
B. peg the stock
C. short against the box
D. short sell the stock

16. Anybody that has nonpublic material information on the company is considered an insider.
A. True
B. False

17. In the United Sates, they are exempted from the rules that prohibit insider trading.

SIE Exam Lesson 24 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Quiz
This is a SIE Exam Lesson 24 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Quiz, See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over.
Questions covered include
1. Which of the following is true about the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?
(Select all that apply.)
A. It applies to exempt securities.
B. It determines what fair trading practices are.
C. It regulates the secondary trading of securities.
D. It was established by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2. Which of the following is contained in a 10-K? (Select all that apply.)
A. balance sheet
B. cash flow statement
C. compensation of officers
D. income statement

3. The 10-Q is an audited financial report submitted quarterly to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A. True
B. False

4. A ___ is filed if the company changes its name or there’s a 5% or greater change in the number of shares outstanding.
A. 10-C
B. 13-G
C. 15-B
D. 8-K

5. Which of the following is required from the broker-dealers by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?
(Select all that apply.)
A. buy back stocks for customers that reneged on their transactions
B. electronically deliver clients’ confirmation and statements
C. maintain a minimum net capital
D. send customers a copy of their income statement

6. Under ___, margins are regulated from brokers to their customers.
A. Regulation D
B. Regulation M
C. Regulation T
D. Regulation U

7. Broker-dealers are allowed to disclose to customers the routing of the customers’ orders.
A. True
B. False

8. It is a totally anonymous matching of buy and sell orders.
A. alternative trading system
B. electronic exchange
C. electronics communication network
D. physical exchange

9. Which of the following are/were physical exchanges?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Cincinnati Stock Exchange
B. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
C. Pacific Stock Exchange
D. Philadelphia Stock Exchange

10. Which of the following is true about penny stocks?
(Select all that apply.)
A. They are sold on the over-the-counter bulletin board.
B. They are unsolicited orders.
C. They are traded on the NASDAQ and other listed exchanges.
D. They sell at less than $5.

11. The broker is not required to assess a penny stock buyer’s financial situation if the buyer is a/an ___.
(Select all that apply.)
A. accredited investor
B. client whose order is unsolicited
C. insider
D. interstate citizen

12. It is trading on nonpublic material information on the company.
A. front running
B. insider trading
C. pegging
D. wash trade

13. This is the catchall rule that prohibits anything fraud even if it is not specifically prohibited in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
A. Rule 10b-5
B. Rule 127-c
C. Rule 144A
D. Rule 145

14. For unlawful practices under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, suits can be brought within ___ of discovery.
A. six months
B. one year
C. two years
D. three years

15. If a control person owns a position of a stock and he wants to lock in his profit or loss, he can ___.
A. dribble out
B. peg the stock
C. short against the box
D. short sell the stock

16. Anybody that has nonpublic material information on the company is considered an insider.
A. True
B. False

17. In the United Sates, they are exempted from the rules that prohibit insider trading.