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SIE Exam
Practice Tests
Realistic FINRA Securities Industry Essentials practice exams covering all four content areas. 75 questions, 70% to pass, 1h 45m. Start your securities career right.
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75
Exam questions
70%
Passing score
1h 45m
Total test time
SIE Exam Content Areas
The SIE exam covers four content areas weighted by number of questions. All 75 questions must be completed within 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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Knowledge of Capital Markets
16% — ~12 questions
Regulatory entities (SEC, FINRA, MSRB, SIPC), broker-dealer structure, market structure, economic factors, types of markets (primary/secondary), underwriting process
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Understanding Products & Their Risks
44% — ~33 questions
Equities, debt securities, packaged products (mutual funds, ETFs, UITs), options basics, annuities, insurance-based products, risk types (market, credit, liquidity, inflation)
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Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts & Prohibited Activities
31% — ~23 questions
Order types, trade execution, account types (cash, margin, retirement), suitability, customer disclosures, prohibited practices (front-running, insider trading, churning)
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Overview of the Regulatory Framework
9% — ~7 questions
SRO registration requirements, agent vs. broker-dealer registration, continuing education, supervision obligations, recordkeeping requirements
📋75 multiple-choice questions, 1 hour 45 minutes
✅70% to pass (53 out of 75 correct)
🌐Open to anyone 18+ — no sponsorship required
📅Score valid for 4 years to apply for top-off exams
Career & Salary Outcomes
The SIE is the gateway to securities industry careers — pass it first, then add top-off exams (Series 6, 7, 57, 79, etc.) to get fully licensed.
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Registered Representative
$65,000–$150,000/yr
Sell securities products to retail investors. Requires SIE + Series 6 (mutual funds) or Series 7 (full product suite).
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Investment Banking Analyst
$100,000–$200,000/yr
Work on M&A and capital markets transactions. SIE + Series 79 required for investment banking activities.
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Equity Trader
$80,000–$180,000/yr
Execute securities trades at broker-dealers or hedge funds. SIE + Series 57 (Equity Trader) required.
Why practice with FullPracticeTests
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FINRA-Aligned Questions
Questions built to match FINRA SIE content outlines with accurate weighting per section.
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Concept Explanations
Every answer explained with the underlying securities regulation or market concept.
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Section Performance
Track your score across all four content areas to prioritize your weakest sections.
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Timed Exam Mode
Practice with the 1h 45m timer to build exam pace — time management matters on the SIE.
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Multiple Exam Sets
Different question sets each attempt ensure broad coverage of FINRA exam content.
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Study Anywhere
Prepare during your commute, lunch break, or between lectures in finance programs.