Series 7 Whisperer

Send us Fan Mail Preferred stock shows up all over the Series 7, and it can feel more complicated than it really is. In this episode, we make it smaller. We cover the preferred stock concepts you need to know for the exam, including: • Preferred stock vs. common stock vs. bonds • Fixed dividends and $100 par value • Current yield • Dividend priority and liquidation priority • Cumulative vs. noncumulative preferred • Dividends in arrears • Participating preferred • Adjustable-rate preferred • ...

Send us Fan Mail Bond Fundamentals — learn it while you move. Bonds show up everywhere on the SIE and Series 7, and memorizing a couple of definitions isn't enough. In this episode of SIE Exam Beats, we're going deep on the bond concepts you actually need to understand for the exam — using music, repetition, examples, and the hooks that make this stuff stick. We cover par value, coupon rates, bond prices, premiums and discounts, current yield, yield to maturity, accrued interest, interest-rat...

Send us Fan Mail educational guide to municipal bonds, focusing on why they are attractive investments for individuals in high tax brackets. It highlights the tax-advantaged nature of these securities, noting that interest is typically exempt from federal taxes and sometimes state and local taxes as well. The material distinguishes between General Obligation (GO) bonds, which are supported by taxpayer funds, and revenue bonds, which rely on income from specific projects like toll roads. Key a...

Send us Fan Mail regulatory framework established by FINRA for governing how financial firms communicate with the public. It distinguishes between retail, institutional, and correspondence categories, outlining specific pre-filing and post-use submission timelines based on the type of investment product and the firm's membership tenure. Key requirements include mandatory approval by a qualified principal for most retail materials to ensure compliance with industry standards. The documentation...

Send us Fan Mail financial statement and ratio analysis for both academic study and professional licensing. One source provides a specialized guide for the Series 7 exam, emphasizing that students should focus on the relationships between accounts and basic liquidity ratios rather than memorizing complex formulas. It highlights that the test prioritizes the ability to recognize financial strength or weakness to make suitable investment recommendations. The second source offers a broader corpo...