Author: Securities Institute Staff

The objective of this article is to help candidates determine which  top off exam  to take once they have passed the SIE examination. If I have already passed my SIE Exam, Should I take the Series 6 or 7 Exam?  Many candidates who have taken the sie exam wonder what the next step is to... "I passed the SIE exam Should I take the series 6 or 7"

Objective The objective of this article is to provide test takers with the must know information about FINRA,  NASAA pre licensing exams. Once read you will have a better understanding of how the exams are administered, the testing procedures and how to prepare for your exam.     History Industry mandated licensing  requirements established by FINRA, NASAA... "10 steps to passing your FINRA exam"

In this article we are going to detail a number of the best practices students should employ when preparing to take the series 10 exam. We will include the answers to many questions students ask when preparing to take the General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination and we will show you some examples of student feedback... "Series 10 exam tips"

Why do I need to know so much information? The series 26 examination covers a very broad range of topics.  Many test-takers want to know why they need to know so much information that they are unlikely to use in their  role as a variable contract principal. The answer to this question is that by... "Series 26 exam Best Practices"

In this article we are going to share some of the feedback we have received from hundreds of students who have taken the series 65 exam in the last several months.  This group of students has provided us with an invaluable resource to help us prepare our clients to pass the series 65 exam. We... "Series 65 exam student feedback"

For more than 20 years the Securities Institute has been helping people pass the series 24 exam. In this article we are going to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how the series 24 exam is designed to test your knowledge. We will also provide you with feedback from test-takers who have detailed their... "Series 24 Exam Best Practices"

In this article we are going to review how futures contracts are priced in the marketplace. We’re going to take a look at the price of futures contracts and how Futures are traded on the exchange.  It is important to note that the exchanges set all of the standardized terms for every contract and all... "Futures Tick and Daily Price Limit"

How to prepare for the series 7 and 66 exams In this article we are going to address The best way to prepare for the series 7 and 66 exams along with many of the questions we receive from test takers who need to pass both exams. While each individual has different circumstances and time... "How to prepare for the series 7 and 66 exams"

The top terms you must know to pass the series 3 exam In this article we are going to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the series 3 exam, along with many of the top terms and concepts you need to know to successfully pass your exam The series 3 exam is unique from... "Top Series 3 Exam Terms"

In this article we are going to review a number of the different types of CMOs you are likely to be tested on, on your exam.  Many FINRA exams have a number of questions relating to collateralized mortgage obligations. Some of the questions will be definitional in nature. Some of the questions will require you... "All About Collateralized Mortgage Obligations"