SIE Exam: Securities Industry Essentials Exam Lessons and Information

son23 Securities Act of 1933 Quiz This is a  SIE Podcast Interview Logan Keller This is and interview with a new entrant to the financial services industry, Logan Keller.Logan talks about his background and his interesting path to become a RIA agent. Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records” “Provides customers with information on investments and makes suitable recommendations” “Obtains and verifies customer’s purchase and sales instructions,

SIE Exam Lesson 25 Sarbanes-Oxley Act Quiz SIE Exam Lesson 25 Sarbanes-Oxley Act Quiz This is a SIE Exam Lesson 25 Sarbanes-Oxley Act Quiz which is the Sarbanes Oxley Act, See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over. Questions covered include 1. The Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination is also known as the ___. A. Series 63 Exam B. Series 64 Exam C. Series 65 Exam D. Series 66 Exam 2. Blue sky laws are federal regulations. A. True B. False 3. An offering that is exempted from federal regulation is always exempted from state regulation. A. True B. False 4. A person has registered his securities in the Securities and Exchange Commission but he wants those securities be recognized in a certain state. What kind of registration does he need to file? A. registration by coordination B. registration by filing C. registration by notification D. registration by qualification 5. Taking orders from customers in a certain state requires broker-dealers to be registered in that state. A. True B. False 6. This rule separated the conflicts of interest that were inherent between the underwriter and the research analyst. A. Prudent Man Rule B. Sarbanes-Oxley Act C. Securities Investor Protection Act D. Trust Indenture Act 7. Which of the following would a prudent man likely to do? A. buy government securities for his client B. buy naked options for his client C. buy penny stocks for his client D. short stocks in the client’s account 8. Which of the following will most likely be found in the legal list of securities that fall within the prudent man rule? (Select all that apply.) A. government securities B. highly rated corporate bonds C. highly rated municipal bonds D. 144 stocks 9. The Trust Indenture Act of 1939 requires a trust indenture for a corporate bond offering of at least ___. A. $3 million B. $4 million C. $5 million D. $6 million 10. Which of the following is true about the Investment Advisor Act of 1940? (Select all that apply.) A. It covers firms that offer wrap accounts and charge fees. B. It covers the people who charge a fee for investment advice. C. It only applies if the investment advisor gives advice to 15 or more people. D. It requires that investment advisors pass the Series 7 Examination. 11. The Securities Investor Protection Corporation protects the customer’s assets up to ___. A. $500,000 B. $600,000 C. $800,000 D. $1,000,000 12. A client has an IRA account and a regular account. Under the Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970, the client has only one account. A. True B. False 13. The Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act prohibits unsolicited calls before 8:00 A.M. or after 9:00 P.M. of the local time of the caller. A. True B. False 14. Which of the following is true about the Do Not Call list? (Select all that apply.) A. A firm can only call the persons listed on the Do Not Call list during weekdays on office hours but not on weekends and non-office hours. B. A person listed on the Do Not Call list can bring civil law enforcement actions against the firm that calls him. C. It applies to unsolicited faxes. D. The caller must identify himself by name, firm, and where he’s coming from when calling a person on the Do Not Call list so that his call may be entertained. 15. Which of the following does the Sarbanes-Oxley Act require? A. It requires accounting firm to combine their management consultation business with their auditing business. B. It requires accounting firm to have both management consultation business and auditing business. C. It requires accounting firm to have either management consultation business or auditing business but not both. D. It requires accounting firms to separate their management consultation business from their auditing business. 16. According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, an accounting firm acting as auditors for the firm has to report to the ___. A.

SIE Exam Lesson 15 Options pt 5 SIE Exam Lesson 15 Options pt 5 This is a SIE Exam Lesson 15 Options pt 5  options pt.1 which is covering spread options, See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over. Questions covered include 1. It is the purchasing and selling of put or call options with different strike prices, different expiration dates, or both. A. combination B. spread C. straddle D. strangle 2. In a spread, when you close out one position, you are expected to close out the other position at the same time. A. True B. False 3. The longer the option, the higher the time value premium. A. True B. False 4. As an option approaches its expiration date, the time value on that option reaches its maximum value at the expiration of that option. A. True B. False 5. This spread is designed to try to capture the decline of an option’s time value as the option approaches its expiration date. A. calendar spread B. long call spread C. long put spread D. short call spread 6. Which of the following is bearish? A. long call spread B. short call spread C. short put spread D. all of the above 7. The maximum profit for a long call spread is the net cost of the spread. A. True B. False 8. A short call spread is a credit spread. A. True B. False 9. You bought Jan 80 call at $10 and sold Feb 80 call at $20. Stock trades at $100 at expiration. Feb 80 call has $5 time value left. Which is true? (Note: This transaction is a calendar spread. The expiration mentioned is the expiration of the call option on January.) A. You shall buy back the February 80 call at $5. B. You shall buy back the February 80 call at $20. C. You shall buy back the February 80 call at $25. D. The February 80 call would expire worthless. 10. You bought Nov 30 call at $3 and sold Dec 30 call at $5. Stock trades at $25 at Nov expiration. Dec 30 call has $1 time value left. Which is true? (Note: This transaction is a calendar spread.) A. The November 30 call would expire worthless. B. The December 30 call would expire worthless. C. You would have a net profit of $2 by closing your position on the spread. D. all of the above 11. You bought Mar 60 call at $5 and sold Apr 70 call at $3. This transaction is most probably a ___. A. long call spread B. long put spread C. short call spread D. short put spread 12. You initiated a long call spread by buying Sept 70 call at $10 and selling Oct 80 call at $5. What is your maximum profit in this transaction? A. $5 B. $10 C. $15 D. The maximum profit cannot be determined because the stock price is not given. 13. You initiated a long call spread by buying May 100 call at $15 and selling June 85 call at $8. What is your maximum loss in this transaction? A. $7 B. $8 C. $15 D. $23 14. If you enter into a long call spread, which of the following pair of transactions would give you the greatest possible profit? A. buying a July 30 call at $5 and selling an August 50 call at $4 B. buying a July 25 call at $6 and selling an August 40 call at $5 C. buying a July 40 call at $9 and selling an August 60 call at $5 D. All of the above transactions have equal maximum profit 15. You initiated a short call spread by buying a Jan 40 call at $4 and selling a Feb 30 call at $7. What is your maximum profit in this transaction? A. $3 B. $7 C. $11 D. The maximum profit cannot be determined because the stock price is not given. 16. If you enter into a short call spread, which of the following transactions would you pair with buying a Nov 65 call at $6 to have the greatest possible profit? A. selling a December 60 call at $7 per share B. selling a December 50 call at $8 per share C. selling a December 40 call at $9 per share D. The greatest possible profit would depend upon the highest price that the stock could get. 17. You entered into a long put spread by buying Aug 95 put at $15 and selling Sept 75 put at $9.

SIE Exam Lesson 14 Options pt 4 SIE Exam Lesson 14 Options pt 4 This is a SIE Exam Lesson 14 Options pt 4  options pt.1which is covering straddle options See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over. Questions covered include 1. It is a strategy of buying a put and a call with the same expiration date and the same strike price on the same company. A. combination B. protective put C. spread D. straddle 2. The last trading day of options is ___. A. the date of the option’s expiration B. the date of the option’s expiration minus two business days C. the last business day of the expiration month D. the last trade day before the expiration date 3. Options expire on ___. A. the first Friday of the expiration month B. the second Friday of the expiration month C. the third Friday of the expiration month D. the last Friday of the expiration month 4. It is a type of straddle wherein you sell the straddle. A. butterfly straddle B. condor straddle C. long straddle D. short straddle 5. The cost of a straddle is equal to ___. A. the price determined by the seller of the straddle B. the strike price divided by the beta C. the sum of the intrinsic values of the call option and the put option D. the sum of the premiums of the call option and the put option 6. The risk in a long straddle is ___. A. the breakeven on the downside B. the difference between the premiums of the call option and the put option C. the premium of either the call option or the put option, whichever is higher D. the total premium you paid for both of the options included in the straddle 7. The profit in a short straddle is ___. A. limited to the downside by the total price of the stock minus the premium you collect B. limited to the premium you collect C. limited to the upside by the total price of the stock plus the premium you collect D. unlimited to the movement of the price of the stock 8. The breakeven for a short straddle is the same as the breakeven for a long straddle. A. True B. False 9. In long straddles, the breakeven on the upside is where ___. A. the new stock price rises above the initial stock price plus the premium of the call option B. the new stock price rises above the initial stock price plus the total premium of the call and put option C. the strike price rises above the initial stock price plus the premium of the call option D. the price of the stock rises above the strike price enough to cover the premiums paid for the put and call options 10. In long straddles, the breakeven on the downside is where ___. A. the new stock price falls below the initial stock price minus the premium of the put option B. the new stock price rises above the initial stock price plus the total premium of the call and put option C. the price of the stock falls below the strike price enough to cover the premiums paid for the put and call options D. the strike price rises above the initial stock price plus the total premium of the call option and put option 11. In a long straddle, you make profit as long as the stock moved outside the breakeven on the upside and the breakeven on the downside. A. True B. False 12. In a short straddle, you lose money when the stock stays within the breakeven on the upside and the breakeven on the downside. A. True B. False 13. If you’re looking at buying a straddle, you’re looking for volatility; if you’re looking to sell a short straddle, you’re looking for stability. A. True B. False 14. In theory, a stock with a high beta should have lower option prices than a stock with a low beta. A. True B. False 15. A stock’s price is $35. The strike price is $30, the call premium is $5.50, and the put premium is $1. What is the breakeven on the upside? A. $34.50 B. $36.50 C. $39.50 D. $40.50 16. A stock’s price is $80. The strike price is $78, the call premium is $5, and the put premium is $3. What is the breakeven on the downside?

SIE Exam Lesson 21 Unit Investment Trusts 2021 This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 21 Unit Investment Trusts This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records”

SIE Exam Lesson 18 Mutual Funds 1 2021 This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 18 Mutual Funds 1 This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records” “Provides customers with information on investments and mak...

SIE Exam Lesson 15 Options 5 2021 This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 15 Options 5 This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records” “Provides customers with information on investments and makes suitabl...

SIE Exam Lesson 10 CDS-ARS-SP 2020 This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 10 CDS-ARS-SP This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records” “Provides customers with information on investments and makes suit...

2021 SIE Exam Lesson 8 Municipal Debt Fixed Income This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 8 Municipal Debt Fixed Income This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records”

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson Fixed Income pt. 3 Fixed Income pt. 3 lesson is a portion of the sample lessons we will be sharing with you for the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records” “Provides customers with information on investments and makes suitable recommendations”

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson Fixed Income pt. 2 This is Fixed Income pt. 2 lesson is a portion of the sample lessons we will be sharing with you for the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records” “Provides customers with information on investments and makes suitable recommendations”

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson Fixed Income pt. 1 This is Fixed Income pt. 1 lesson is a portion of the sample lessons we will be sharing with you for the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Fixed Income pt. 1 Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records” “Provides customers with information on investments and makes suitable r...

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 2 Preferred Stock This portion of the Preferred Stock lesson is a portion of the sample lessons we will be sharing with you for the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Common Stock Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records” “Provides customers with information on investments and makes suita...

Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam Sample Lesson 2 Common Stock This portion of the Common Stock lesson is a portion of the sample lessons we will be sharing with you for the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" This is the SIE Exam Lesson on Common Stock Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records” “Provides customers with information on investments and makes suitable re...

SIE Exam Lesson 13 Options pt 3 SIE Exam Lesson 13 Options pt 3 This is a SIE Exam Lesson 13 Options pt 3  options pt.1which is covering options pt. 1 basic option terminology of call and put options See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over. Questions covered include Below are questions based on the previous lesson. Choose the letter of the correct answer. To take the quiz online, click here. Quiz Options Part 3 1. It refers to the number of options that are currently trading in the market. A. breakeven point B. open interest C. utility D. volatility 2. The following increases open interest EXCEPT: A. buying to close B. buying to open C. selling to open D. All of the above increase open interest. 3. If you bought an option and you want to sell it, the market price of the option would be ___. A. the option’s time value at expiration date B. the option’s intrinsic value at expiration date C. the option’s intrinsic value when you bought the option D. the option’s premium 4. Which of the following factors least affect the premium of an option? A. dividend B. interest rate C. option time period D. volatility 5. If you want to short a stock and interest rates are high, you have to pay higher margin interest rates. A. True B. False 6. Utility stocks used to be referred to as ___. A. county stocks B. growth stocks C. value stocks D. widow-and-orphan stocks 7. Why do utility stocks often have low premium options? A. Utility stocks often have high income. B. Utility stocks often have high volatility. C. Utility stocks often have low income. D. Utility stocks often have low volatility. 8. It is the measure of a stock’s volatility in relation to the market. A. beta B. theta C. vega D. veta 9. Which of the following is NOT true about beta? A. A beta lower than one means that the stock moves more than the market does in general. B. A beta of one correlates equally with the market. C. High beta stocks will have higher option premiums. D. High dividend stocks have a lower beta. 10. If you short a stock and the stock pays a dividend, you are required to pay the dividend when that dividend comes do. A. True B. False SIE Exam Lesson 13 Options pt 3 cont: 11. Compared to call premiums, put premiums are lower on a high dividend stock. A. True B. False 12. Which of the following would yield a low option premium? A. An option with a high dividend on the stock. B. An option with a high volatility. C. An option with a long time period before expiration. D. all of the above 13. If you think the stock would go up, which is the best option strategy to take? A. Buy a long call option. B. Buy a long put option. C. Write a covered call. D. Write a naked call. 14. Why is it wise to write a covered call when the stock would go down? A. so that the call option would not be exercised and you can keep the premium B. so that you can buy the stock at a lower strike price C. so that you can profit by selling the stock at a higher price D. all of the above 15. If you long a call, that gives you the right to buy the stock at a specific strike price. A. True B. False 16. If you short a put, you are obligated to deliver the stock if it is called away from you. A. True B. False 17. A stock is selling at $50. A call option on that stock has a strike price of $70. The premium is $5. What is the breakeven for this option? A. $45 B. $55 C. $65 D. $75 18. You wrote a covered call for a stock. The stock price is $30. The stock’s premium is $10 and the strike price is $25. If the stock goes down to $20, which is unlikely to happen? A. The option holder would exercise his option. B. The option would expire worthless. C. You would breakeven at the time the stock goes down to $20. D. You would earn profit by collecting the premium. 19. You wrote a covered call with a premium of $20 for a stock trading at $100.

SIE Exam Lesson 12 Options pt 2 SIE Exam Lesson 12 Options pt 2 This is a SIE Exam Lesson 12 Options pt 2  options pt.1which is covering options pt. 1 basic option terminology of call and put options See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over. Questions covered include Below are questions based on the previous lesson. Choose the letter of the correct answer. To take the quiz online, click here. Quiz Options Part 2 Below are questions based on the previous lesson. Choose the letter of the correct answer. To take the quiz online, click here. 1. It is the cost of an option. A. bid price B. ask price C. premium D. strike price 2. The premium contains the option’s ___. A. intrinsic value B. time value C. both intrinsic value and time value D. neither intrinsic value nor time value 3. This refers to the number of options that are open for trading in the market. A. bid B. volatility C. open interest D. volume 4. This refers to the number of options that were sold or traded for the given day. A. bid B. volatility C. open interest D. volume 5. It refers to the amount of uncertainty or risk about the size of changes in a security's value. A. open interest B. premium C. volatility D. volume 6. Parity is when the strike price and the stock are selling at exactly the same price. A. True B. False 7. An option is created by writing covered calls. A. True B. False 8. Writing a covered call ___. A. decreases open interest B. decreases volume C. increases open interest D. increases volume 9. If a person wrote an option (such as a covered call) and is now buying back the option, he is opening a position. A. True B. False 10. Person A writes a covered call option and Person B buys that option. Which of the following is true? A. Person A sells to close and Person B buys to close. B. Person A sells to close and Person B buys to open. C. Person A sells to open and Person B buys to close. D. Person A sells to open and Person B buys to open. SIE Exam Lesson 12 Options pt 2 Cont: 11. This is used in determining the theoretical value of an option. A. Black-Scholes model B. Fed model C. Sharpe ratio D. Sortino ratio 12. It serves as an insurance to your investment portfolio. A. covered call B. married put C. naked call D. put on a put 13. An option without intrinsic value always has no time value. A. True B. False 14. A naked put is written by a person who owns the stock. A. True B. False 15. A call option is offered on a stock. If the current price of the stock is $20 and the strike price is $15, what is the intrinsic value of the option? A. $2.5 B. $5 C. $10 D. There is no intrinsic value in this option. 16. A call option is offered on a stock. If the current price of the stock is $12 and the strike price is $10, what is the premium of the option? A. $1 B. $2 C. $11 D. The premium of the option cannot be computed from the given facts. 17. A call option is offered on a stock. The current price of the stock is $20 and the strike price is $15. The call option’s premium is $8. What is the time value of the option? A. $2 B. $3 C. $4 D. There is no time value for this option. 18. An option is selling at $6 per share and the option is for 10 shares. If you bought the option for a bid price of $5.50 per share, how much will you pay for the option for 10 shares? A. $5.50 B. $6 C. $55 D. $60 19. If the stock is currently selling at $30 a share and you write a covered call for $40 a share, there is ___. A. $10 in the money option B. $10 out of the money option C. $30 in the money option D. $40 out of the money option 20. You bought a married put with a strike price of $15. If the current price of the stock is $20, what is the intrinsic value of the option? A. $2.5 B. $5 C. $10 D. There is no intrinsic value in this option. We hope you did well on this SIE Exam Lesson 12 Options pt 2

SIE Exam Lesson 11 Options 1 2020 This is about one half of the full length of this audio lesson for SIE Exam Lesson 11 Options 1 This Lesson of the Securities Industry Essentials SIE Exam audio course is a Sample Lesson of the new 37 hour and 10 min audio course "Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam 2nd Edition" Total Course 37 hours 10 Min 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam The full course details: 37 hours 10 Min of audio instruction to help you prepare for the Securities Industry Essentials Exam 59 Audio Lessons for Securities Industry Essentials Exam 13 Bonus Lessons about the finance industry Securities Industry Essentials Exam Podcast Audio Lessons for the SIE Exam New Series 7 Exam and SIE Exam details. All candidates now must now pass both the SIE exam (securities industry essentials exam) as well as the New Top-Off Series 7 Exam. A Series 7 candidate must also have an industry sponsor in order to take the examination to take the SIE Exam the candidate simply needs to be 18 years old and no broker affiliation is needed.. https://www.finra.org/industry/essentials-exam “Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Available Beginning October 1, 2018 The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE or Essentials) Exam, available beginning October 1, 2018, is a new FINRA exam for prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices. Key Features of the Essentials Exam ________________________________________ • The Essentials exam is open to anyone aged 18 or older, including students and prospective candidates interested in demonstrating basic industry knowledge to potential employers. • Association with a firm is not required, and individuals are permitted to take the exam before or after associating with a firm. • Essentials exam results are valid for four years. The Essentials Exam at a Glance ________________________________________ Number of Items 75 Format Multiple Choice Duration 105 minutes Passing Score 70% Cost $60” New Series 7 Exam The New Series 7 Content Outline provides a comprehensive guide to the range of topics covered on the exam, as well as the depth of knowledge required. The outline is comprised of the four main job functions of a general securities representative. The table below lists the allocation of exam questions for each main job function. Major Job Functions Percentage of Test Questions Number of Test Questions (F1) Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers 7% 9 (F2) Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives 9% 11 (F3) Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records 73% 91 (F4) Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions and Agreements; Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions 11% 14 TOTAL 100% 125” The five job functions of the new Series 7 General Securities Representative Exam will be: “Seeks business for the broker-dealer through customers and potential customers” “Evaluates customers’ financial status, financial needs and risk tolerance, and helps them identify their investment objectives” “Opens accounts, transfers assets and maintains appropriate account records” “Provides customers with information on investments and makes suitabl...

SIE Exam Lesson 23 Securities Act of 1933 Quiz This is a SIE Exam Lesson 23 Securities Act of 1933 Quiz , See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over. Questions covered include 1. Which of the following is true about the Securities Exchange Act of 1934? (Select all that apply.) A. It applies to exempt securities. B. It determines what fair trading practices are. C. It regulates the secondary trading of securities. D. It was established by the Securities and Exchange Commission. 2. Which of the following is contained in a 10-K? (Select all that apply.) A. balance sheet B. cash flow statement C. compensation of officers D. income statement 3. The 10-Q is an audited financial report submitted quarterly to the Securities and Exchange Commission. A. True B. False 4. A ___ is filed if the company changes its name or there’s a 5% or greater change in the number of shares outstanding. A. 10-C B. 13-G C. 15-B D. 8-K 5. Which of the following is required from the broker-dealers by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934? (Select all that apply.) A. buy back stocks for customers that reneged on their transactions B. electronically deliver clients’ confirmation and statements C. maintain a minimum net capital D. send customers a copy of their income statement 6. Under ___, margins are regulated from brokers to their customers. A. Regulation D B. Regulation M C. Regulation T D. Regulation U 7. Broker-dealers are allowed to disclose to customers the routing of the customers’ orders. A. True B. False 8. It is a totally anonymous matching of buy and sell orders. A. alternative trading system B. electronic exchange C. electronics communication network D. physical exchange 9. Which of the following are/were physical exchanges? (Select all that apply.) A. Cincinnati Stock Exchange B. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) C. Pacific Stock Exchange D. Philadelphia Stock Exchange 10. Which of the following is true about penny stocks? (Select all that apply.) A. They are sold on the over-the-counter bulletin board. B. They are unsolicited orders. C. They are traded on the NASDAQ and other listed exchanges. D. They sell at less than $5. 11. The broker is not required to assess a penny stock buyer’s financial situation if the buyer is a/an ___. (Select all that apply.) A. accredited investor B. client whose order is unsolicited C. insider D. interstate citizen 12. It is trading on nonpublic material information on the company. A. front running B. insider trading C. pegging D. wash trade 13. This is the catchall rule that prohibits anything fraud even if it is not specifically prohibited in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. A. Rule 10b-5 B. Rule 127-c C. Rule 144A D. Rule 145 14. For unlawful practices under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, suits can be brought within ___ of discovery. A. six months B. one year C. two years D. three years 15. If a control person owns a position of a stock and he wants to lock in his profit or loss, he can ___. A. dribble out B. peg the stock C. short against the box D. short sell the stock 16. Anybody that has nonpublic material information on the company is considered an insider. A. True B. False 17. In the United Sates, they are exempted from the rules that prohibit insider trading. (Select all that apply.) A. congressmen B. directors of the company C. officers of the company D. senators 18. Insiders can trade on the material nonpublic information once the information has been made public. A. True B. False 19. Only the Securities and Exchange Commission can sue insider traders. A. True B. False 20. The statute of limitation for insider trading is ___. A. one year B. three years C. five years D. ten years      We hope you did well on this SIE Exam Lesson 23 Securities Act of 1933 Quiz   Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

SIE Exam Lesson 24 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Quiz This is a SIE Exam Lesson 24 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Quiz, See how you do if you need help listen to the lesson over. Questions covered include 1. Which of the following is true about the Securities Exchange Act of 1934? (Select all that apply.) A. It applies to exempt securities. B. It determines what fair trading practices are. C. It regulates the secondary trading of securities. D. It was established by the Securities and Exchange Commission. 2. Which of the following is contained in a 10-K? (Select all that apply.) A. balance sheet B. cash flow statement C. compensation of officers D. income statement 3. The 10-Q is an audited financial report submitted quarterly to the Securities and Exchange Commission. A. True B. False 4. A ___ is filed if the company changes its name or there’s a 5% or greater change in the number of shares outstanding. A. 10-C B. 13-G C. 15-B D. 8-K 5. Which of the following is required from the broker-dealers by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934? (Select all that apply.) A. buy back stocks for customers that reneged on their transactions B. electronically deliver clients’ confirmation and statements C. maintain a minimum net capital D. send customers a copy of their income statement 6. Under ___, margins are regulated from brokers to their customers. A. Regulation D B. Regulation M C. Regulation T D. Regulation U 7. Broker-dealers are allowed to disclose to customers the routing of the customers’ orders. A. True B. False 8. It is a totally anonymous matching of buy and sell orders. A. alternative trading system B. electronic exchange C. electronics communication network D. physical exchange 9. Which of the following are/were physical exchanges? (Select all that apply.) A. Cincinnati Stock Exchange B. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) C. Pacific Stock Exchange D. Philadelphia Stock Exchange 10. Which of the following is true about penny stocks? (Select all that apply.) A. They are sold on the over-the-counter bulletin board. B. They are unsolicited orders. C. They are traded on the NASDAQ and other listed exchanges. D. They sell at less than $5. 11. The broker is not required to assess a penny stock buyer’s financial situation if the buyer is a/an ___. (Select all that apply.) A. accredited investor B. client whose order is unsolicited C. insider D. interstate citizen 12. It is trading on nonpublic material information on the company. A. front running B. insider trading C. pegging D. wash trade 13. This is the catchall rule that prohibits anything fraud even if it is not specifically prohibited in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. A. Rule 10b-5 B. Rule 127-c C. Rule 144A D. Rule 145 14. For unlawful practices under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, suits can be brought within ___ of discovery. A. six months B. one year C. two years D. three years 15. If a control person owns a position of a stock and he wants to lock in his profit or loss, he can ___. A. dribble out B. peg the stock C. short against the box D. short sell the stock 16. Anybody that has nonpublic material information on the company is considered an insider. A. True B. False 17. In the United Sates, they are exempted from the rules that prohibit insider trading. (Select all that apply.) A. congressmen B. directors of the company C. officers of the company D. senators 18. Insiders can trade on the material nonpublic information once the information has been made public. A. True B. False 19. Only the Securities and Exchange Commission can sue insider traders. A. True B. False 20. The statute of limitation for insider trading is ___. A. one year B. three years C. five years D. ten years      We hope you did well on this SIE Exam Lesson 24 Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Quiz   Total Course 37 hours 10 Min

son23 Securities Act of 1933 Quiz This is a  SIE Podcast Interview with Whistleblower Attorney Mark Pugsley This is and interview with Whistleblower Attorney Mark Pugsley while this is not information that is required for the SIE Exam I think you will be a more knowledgeable advisor if you are aware of the information contained in this interview. Mark Pugsley is quite famous for his part in bringing down Milton Trevor of Nikola corporation.  He was featured prominently in the podcast BAD BETS This is information about Mark Pugsley from his website "Mark Pugsley has been handling securities disputes, financial fraud and whistleblower cases for 28 years. His whistleblower practice includes preparing and filing whistleblower tips with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), he also handles False Claims Act or “Qui Tam” lawsuits, FINRA arbitrations and other types of investment disputes. Mark is based in our Utah office, the state which boasts the largest number of Ponzi schemes per capita in the country. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Benchmark Plaintiffs, and Martindale Hubbell as one of the top securities lawyers in the country. He is licensed to practice law in Utah and California. Mark represents whistleblowers in a number of high-profile ongoing cases, including the whistleblowers in the Washakie Renewable Energy scam in which executives pleaded guilty to criminal charges in a $1 billion biodiesel tax fraud scheme.  He also represents the whistleblowers in the Nikola Motors case who uncovered widespread fraud by the CEO, Trevor Milton.  The whistleblower report to the SEC in the Nikola case led to a $125 million settlement by the company with the SEC, and Mr. Milton was charged civilly and criminally with securities fraud, among other charges. Another of his whistleblower clients uncovered an ongoing $200 million Ponzi scheme that led to civil and criminal actions by the DOJ, SEC and State regulators.  These cases are ongoing. Significant recoveries for his whistleblower, investment fraud and FINRA Arbitration clients include the following: Representation of two whistleblowers in an SEC whistleblower case that was approved for an award in April of 2021. His clients were awarded 30% of the $9,384,253 in ordered fines and penalties – the maximum award possible. Represented the Declarant in a whistleblower case filed against Vivint Smart Home Inc.. On January 6, 2021 the Justice Department announced that Vivint had agreed to pay the United States $3.2 million to resolve the case. His client will receive a significant reward. Represented a client in an $11 million CFTC whistleblower case that was approved for an award in January of 2020. His client will receive a significant portion of all restitution and civil penalties collected by the CFTC. Representation of three clients in a 5-day trial in Utah State Court where his clients were awarded compensatory damages in excess of $3 million, $2 million in punitive damages, and attorney’s fees. Represented a bankruptcy trustee and trustee of a private actions trust pursuing the claims of over 400 victims of a Ponzi scheme against a national life insurance company for securities fraud and the negligent employment of the agents who perpetrated the scheme for over a decade. The parties reached an 8-figure settlement in 2018. Represented 15 clients in a FINRA arbitration case alleging more than $6 million in out of pocket damages involving a rogue broker from a national brokerage firm. The firm settled the case shortly before the arbitration hearing in August of 2018 for a confidential amount. Represented 28 clients in a case alleging more than $10 million in out of pocket damages involving a broker who was employed by a national brokerage firm. The case was settled for a confidential sum that resulted in substantial recovery...