How to Use This Course

Welcome to OpenExamPrep's free SIE study guide! Here's how to get the most out of your preparation.

Course Structure

This course is organized to match the official FINRA content outline:

  • Chapter 1: Knowledge of Capital Markets — Regulators, markets, and economics
  • Chapter 2: Understanding Products and Their Risks — Securities types and risk concepts
  • Chapter 3: Trading, Customer Accounts, and Prohibited Activities — How trading works and what's not allowed
  • Chapter 4: Overview of Regulatory Framework — Registration and compliance rules

Study Features

📖 Content Sections

Each section contains clear explanations written in plain language. We focus on what you need to know for the exam.

❓ Practice Quizzes

Throughout the content, you'll find quiz questions to test your understanding. These help reinforce key concepts and identify areas that need more review.

🎯 Exam-Focused

Everything here is designed with the SIE exam in mind. No fluff, no unnecessary details — just what matters for passing.

Recommended Study Plan

  1. Read through each section — Don't skip around; the content builds on itself
  2. Take the quizzes — Test yourself before moving on
  3. Review weak areas — Go back to sections where you struggled
  4. Practice, practice, practice — The more questions you see, the better prepared you'll be

Ready to Start?

Use the sidebar to navigate to Chapter 1: Knowledge of Capital Markets and begin your SIE journey!

Good luck — you've got this! 🎯