🧾 Pass Rate Comparison: Series 63 vs Series 66📘 Which Exam Is Easier – and Why It Matters for Your Career Both the Series 63 and Series 66 exams are state law exams administered by NASAA (North American Securities Administrators Association) and required for many financial professionals. But they differ in length, content, difficulty, and […]
📊 Pass Rate Breakdown: Series 7 Top-Off vs Legacy The Series 7 exam has long been considered the gateway to a career in securities sales, trading, and advisory. However, the structure of the exam changed significantly in October 2018, shifting from the traditional Legacy Series 7 format to the current Series 7 Top-Off format. Understanding […]
🧾 Overview of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940📘 Essential Knowledge for the Series 65 Exam and Beyond The Investment Advisers Act of 1940 is the foundational law regulating investment advisers at the federal level. Understanding the Act is critical for anyone preparing for the Series 65 exam — and for anyone planning to work […]
🧾 Overcoming Test Anxiety and Passing Series 63📘 Practical Strategies to Stay Calm and Crush the Exam The Series 63 exam—focused on state securities laws and the Uniform Securities Act—is shorter than many other licensing tests, but that doesn’t mean it’s stress-free. Test anxiety can derail even well-prepared candidates if you don’t have a plan […]
🧾 Other Debt Securities (e.g., ELNs) – Series 7 Exam📘 Understanding Exotic and Structured Debt Products for the Series 7 Besides traditional bonds like corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and Treasuries, the Series 7 exam expects you to recognize alternative debt securities, including Equity-Linked Notes (ELNs) and other structured products. These can be trickier because they […]
🧾 Other Debt Securities (e.g., ELNs) – Series 7 Exam📘 Understanding Non-Traditional Debt Securities for the Series 7 While traditional bonds (like corporate bonds, Treasuries, and municipal bonds) dominate most Series 7 debt discussions, you’ll also need to know about non-traditional debt securities like Equity-Linked Notes (ELNs). These products often appear in trickier exam questions […]
🧾 OTC Market and Nasdaq – Series 7 Exam📘 Key Points You Must Know About the Over-the-Counter Market and Nasdaq for the Series 7 The Over-the-Counter (OTC) Market and the Nasdaq Stock Market are essential topics on the Series 7 exam, especially in understanding how securities are traded off traditional exchanges like the NYSE. Here’s […]
Order Processing and Settlement – Series 7 ExamPublished on finra-exam-mastery.com 📋 Understanding Order Processing and Settlement on the Series 7 ExamOrder processing and settlement are essential components of broker-dealer operations. The Series 7 exam tests your ability to understand the correct handling of customer orders, regulatory timeframes, trade reporting rules, and how trades move from […]
🧾 Options Market Mechanics and OCC – Series 7 Exam📘 Understanding How Options Are Traded and Cleared for the Series 7 Options are a major focus on the Series 7 exam, and knowing how the options market functions—including the role of the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)—is critical. Here’s a focused guide to help you master […]
📝 Options Contracts – Series 7 Exam Options contracts are a major focus of the Series 7 Exam. Understanding how options work—both in theory and in practice—is critical for passing. The exam tests your knowledge of contract structure, terminology, rights and obligations of buyers and sellers, and the risks and strategies involved. Here’s a full […]