Stepping into the world of U.S. finance as an international student comes with its own set of twists and turns, and right at the heart of it are the FINRA exams. These exams can feel like a tough nut to crack, but they’re a key step on your journey into finance. In this blog, we’re …
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) licenses candidates and firms in the finance industry to participate in the US markets. FINRA licensing is a requirement for a variety of roles in the finance industry, such as financial advisor, research analyst, investment banker, and trader. Below, we outline all of the entry-level FINRA licenses and which …
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.
Form ADV is the form used to register an investment adviser, and a tested topic on the NASAA Series 63, 65, and 66 exams. In this video, we break down Form ADV Part 1 and also go through a Series 63, 65, and 66 practice question on the topic to show how it’ll show up on the exam.
What is the Series 99 exam? We give you a complete overview of the Series 99 exam, including key stats, difficulty, cost, pass rate, tested topics, how to take the exam, and how to register for your test date.
What is the Series 9 and 10 exam? We give you a complete overview of the Series 9 and 10 exams, including key stats, difficulty, cost, pass rate, tested topics, how to take the exam, and how to register for your test date.
Learn the definition of a broker-dealer, who they are, how they operate in the real world, and then work through a practice question from Achievable’s NASAA prep programs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How difficult is the Series 7, really? Do you NEED a tutor? We outline how and when to use a Series 7 tutor to get the best bang for your buck.
Looking for an edge as you apply to finance roles? Here’s why passing the FINRA SIE beforehand can be that edge.
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.
