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FINRA SIE

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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How to calculate bid and ask spreads – market makers (SIE, Series 6, 7, 65, 66 exams)
FINRA SIE

How to calculate bid and ask spreads – market makers (SIE, Series 6, 7, 65, 66 exams)

In this video, Brandon shares how to calculate bid & ask spreads, which are generally published by market makers and securities dealers. Then, he goes over an Achievable practice question together with you to ensure you understand the concepts you’ve learned.

How to calculate after tax return on investments (FINRA Series 6, 7, 65, 66)
FINRA SIE

How to calculate after tax return on investments (FINRA 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.

FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 7 – How to build a study plan for FINRA exams
FINRA SIE

FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 7 – How to build a study plan for FINRA exams

etting ready to pass a FINRA exam? Perhaps your job even depends on it? Have no fear – Brandon Rith shares advice that helped thousands of students prepare for and pass FINRA exams during his time as a Lead Instructor at Fidelity Investments.

FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 3 – What’s on the FINRA SIE Exam?
FINRA SIE

FINRA Exam Tips and Career Advice 3 – What’s on the FINRA SIE Exam?

What’s on the FINRA SIE Exam? Get a full walk-through of the FINRA SIE Exam on this podcast with Brandon Rith, founder of FINRA tutoring firm Basic Wisdom and Achievable’s FINRA Expert.

SIE Exam Pass Rate
FINRA SIE

SIE Exam Pass Rate

The FINRA SIE Exam pass rate is 74% – learn more about how to pass the FINRA SIE.

Wealth management career: A complete guide to life as a financial advisor
FINRA SIE

Wealth management career: A complete guide to life as a financial advisor

Interested in a wealth management career? We break down the salary, career paths, and how to go about them.

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