SIE Exam®
Securities Industry Essentials®
The foundation for a career in the financial services industry.
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Whether you're taking the SIE for the first time or preparing for a retake, every tutoring session is tailored to your experience level, learning style, and exam goals.
Common topics we cover:
- Investment products & markets — stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and options basics
- Customer accounts & regulations — suitability, communications, prohibited activities, and industry rules
- Trading & market mechanics — order types, settlement, margin, and short selling
- Economics & the financial industry — monetary policy, market structure, and FINRA regulations
- Study strategy & exam techniques — memorization techniques, difficult concepts, and practice exam review
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What is the SIEÂ Exam?
- 75 scored questions (+5 unscored)
- 105-minute time limit
- 70% passing score
- Typical study time: 80–100 hours
- Designed for: Anyone pursuing a career in the securities industry
- Focuses on: Investment products, regulations, trading, and the financial markets
SIE Exam Content Outline
 The SIE exam is divided into four functional areas. Click each section below to see the topics tested.
Knowledge of Capital Markets (16%)
Trading, Accounts & Prohibited Activities (31%)
Understanding Products & their Risks (44%)
Overview of the Regulatory Framework (9%)
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