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Securities Industry Essentials

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SIE Professional License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Capital Markets & Regulatory FrameworkYou are here

Learn market structure, regulatory entities (SEC, FINRA, MSRB), economic factors, and the overview of regulations that make up 25% of the exam.

15
hours
2

Products and Their Risks

Master equities, debt securities, packaged products, options, and associated risks. This is the largest section at 44% of the exam.

25
hours
3

Trading, Accounts & Prohibited Activities

Study trading mechanics, customer account types, and prohibited activities like insider trading and market manipulation (31% of exam).

15
hours
4

Practice Exams & Final Review

Take full-length timed practice tests and review weak areas. Focus on products/risks — the section most candidates struggle with.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
65 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the SIE Exam?

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Age
18 years or older
Education
No formal education required
Additional Requirements
  • No firm sponsorship needed — anyone 18+ can register
  • Valid government-issued ID required at the test center
  • SIE results are valid for 4 years to pair with a top-off exam
  • Register through FINRA's TESS system (self-enrollment) or via a sponsoring firm

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Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks typical

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Retake Policy

30-day wait after 1st and 2nd failures, 180-day wait after 3rd failure and beyond. No limit on total attempts.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$80
Total Estimated Cost$80
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SIE Exam Details

Securities Industry Essentials

Administered by FINRA

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
75
Questions
1
Hours
$80
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-60 hours
Prerequisites: None - open to anyone 18+
Valid for: 4 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official FINRA content outline

Knowledge of Capital Markets16%

Regulatory entities, market structure, economic factors

Understanding Products and Their Risks44%

Equities, debt, packaged products, options, risks

Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts and Prohibited Activities31%

Trading, accounts, prohibited activities

Overview of Regulatory Framework9%

SRO rules, employee conduct, filings

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