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Support for professionals as they prepare for the FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. This includes key exam information, breakdowns of heavily tested topics, answers to frequently asked questions, study guides, practice questions, and expert advice.
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Calculating the intrinsic value of Put options – FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, 66
FINRA SIE

Calculating the intrinsic value of Put options – FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 63, 65, 66

What’s the value of your put options? In this episode, we explain the concept of intrinsic value as it applies to options, and then show examples of how to calculate it for put options specifically. Then, we walk you through a practice question from Achievable’s FINRA courses that may be similar to an actual FINRA test question on this topic.

How to calculate the intrinsic value of Call options – FINRA SIE, Series 7
FINRA SIE

How to calculate the intrinsic value of Call options – FINRA SIE, Series 7

What’s the value of your call options? In this episode, we explain the concept of intrinsic value as it applies to options, and then show examples of how to calculate it. Then, we walk you through a practice question from Achievable’s FINRA courses that may be similar to an actual FINRA test question on this topic.

Calculating total return (asked for on FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 65, 66)
FINRA SIE

Calculating total return (asked for on FINRA SIE, Series 6, 7, 65, 66)

You’ll need to calculate the total return of an investment strategy in order to pass the FINRA SIE and other exams, and in your work as an investment professional. This video walks you through a total return problem in Achievable’s FINRA test programs.

Common stock voting rights for the FINRA SIE exam
FINRA SIE

Common stock voting rights for the FINRA SIE exam

What are the voting rights of common stockholders? This is a topic you need to know inside and out on the FINRA SIE exam. We explain all aspects of common stockholders’ voting rights in detail, including voting for the board of directors, voting on resolutions, and how voting powers and structures work.

Covered calls walkthrough (FINRA SIE, Series 7, 65, 66)
FINRA SIE

Covered calls walkthrough (FINRA SIE, Series 7, 65, 66)

In this video, Achievable author Brandon Rith picks apart an options income strategy (covered calls) question for the FINRA SIE. He breaks down each part of the problem and how to solve it in a straightforward, easy to understand way using a real world example.

How to take the SIE exam online – a complete, step-by-step walkthrough
FINRA SIE

How to take the SIE exam online – a complete, step-by-step walkthrough

Looking for a complete guide to how to take the SIE exam online? We documented the process thoroughly so that we could share the full breakdown with you.

Finance jobs with the best growth potential
FINRA SIE

Finance jobs with the best growth potential

The finance sector is an industry that offers six to seven-figure paychecks to qualified individuals, but it can also be a ruthless and grueling field in which to climb the corporate ladder. Learn more about the finance jobs with the best growth potential in this post.

Gamestop (GME) Lessons for the SIE, Series 7, 65, and 66
FINRA SIE

Gamestop (GME) Lessons for the SIE, Series 7, 65, and 66

With all that’s currently going on in the stock market, our FINRA expert Brandon Rith thought it might be helpful to create a video dedicated to the Gamestop situation. While a good chunk of the video describes and goes over the situation, he makes sure to highlight the lessons we can learn for purposes of …

Best SIE prep course? Achievable SIE beats the competition (course comparison)
FINRA SIE

Best SIE prep course? Achievable SIE beats the competition (course comparison)

Trying to find the best SIE prep course? Check out our course comparison to see why Achievable SIE beats the competition.

Why you need the SIE on your resume before applying to finance roles
FINRA SIE

Why you need the SIE on your resume before applying to finance roles

Looking for an edge as you apply to finance roles? Here’s why passing the FINRA SIE beforehand can be that edge.

Master market orders, limit orders, stop orders with these simple shopping analogies
FINRA SIE

Master market orders, limit orders, stop orders with these simple shopping analogies

Are you having trouble distinguishing the different order types for a FINRA or NASAA exam? You can easily understand how market orders, limit orders, and stop orders work with some real world analogies.

How to pass the SIE exam
FINRA SIE

How to pass the SIE exam

How to pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam, a new test for the finance industry. Joey Frantz shares his SIE Exam prep and experience.

SIE Exam difficulty – How difficult is the FINRA SIE?
FINRA SIE

SIE Exam difficulty – How difficult is the FINRA SIE?

What is the SIE Exam difficulty level? How long do I need to study for it? What’s the SIE exam pass rate? We answer all of your common questions here.

How do bonds work?
FINRA SIE

How do bonds work?

How do bonds work? We cover the mechanics, what a bond principal is, how interest payments are handled, and the risks and tradeoffs of investing in bonds.

Options fundamentals in 5 minutes
FINRA SIE

Options fundamentals in 5 minutes

New to options trading or just curious? Learn options fundamentals quickly with our five minute guide.

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