FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The SIE (SIE) exam has 75 scored + 10 pretest questions, a 1 hour 45 minutes time limit, a 70% passing score, and costs $100 USD. It covers Understanding Products & Their Risks, Trading, Customer Accounts & Prohibited Activities, Knowledge of Capital Markets, Overview of the Regulatory Framework. ExamCert has 500+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
SIE (SIE) Study Materials
The SIE is FINRA’s entry-level exam assessing fundamental securities knowledge such as products, market structure, regulatory agencies, and prohibited practices. In 2026 it is a corequisite for the top-off representative exams (Series 6, 7, and others), and because it can be taken without firm sponsorship, it lets candidates prove baseline competency to employers before landing a job.
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Scenario-based questions covering Understanding Products & Their Risks, Trading, Customer Accounts & Prohibited Activities, Knowledge of Capital Markets, Overview of the Regulatory Framework
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SIE (SIE) Exam Domains
75 scored + 10 pretest questions in 1 hour 45 minutes. Passing score: 70%. Exam fee: $100 USD. Format: Multiple choice.
Understanding Products & Their Risks
Equities, debt instruments, packaged and municipal products, and options, plus the investment risks of each.
Trading, Customer Accounts & Prohibited Activities
Trade execution and settlement, account types and documentation, and prohibited activities like insider trading.
Knowledge of Capital Markets
Regulatory entities, market structure, economic factors, and the issuance of securities in primary and secondary markets.
Overview of the Regulatory Framework
Self-regulatory organizations, registration and reporting requirements, and securities-industry oversight.
Why SIE?
The SIE is FINRA’s entry-level exam assessing fundamental securities knowledge such as products, market structure, regulatory agencies, and prohibited practices. A respected FINRA credential for Registered Representative, Financial Advisor, Investment Banking Analyst.
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Who Is the SIE Exam For?
Target Audience
For prospective securities industry professionals — students, career changers, and anyone exploring finance — who want to demonstrate basic securities knowledge before being hired, as well as new broker-dealer hires.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •No FINRA member firm sponsorship required — open to anyone aged 18 or older
- •No prior securities experience or education needed
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice
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"The Understanding Products & Their Risks questions were exactly like the real SIE exam. Passed on my first attempt!"
"Trading, Customer Accounts & Prohibited Activities and Knowledge of Capital Markets questions were spot-on, and the clear explanations made the tough topics click."
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