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| Certification Vendor: | FINRA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Qualification Examination (IR) |
| Exam Number: | Series 6 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Price: | $100 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid while associated with a FINRA member firm and completing continuing education |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55 (50 scored + 5 unscored pretest) |
| Related Certifications: | Series 7 Series 63 Series 66 Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) |
| Recommended Training: | FINRA Official Content Outline |
| Exam Registration: | FINRA Series 6 Registration Prometric Scheduling |
| Sample Questions: | FINRA Series6 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at authorized Prometric test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Must be sponsored by a FINRA member firm; corequisite: pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.finra.org/registration-exams-ce/qualification-exams/series6 |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Seeks Business for the Broker-dealer from Customers and Potential Customers | 24% | - Communications with the public and regulatory rules - Telemarketing and solicitation rules - Prospecting and identifying customer needs - Advertising and sales literature regulations |
| Topic 2: Obtains and Verifies Customers’ Purchase and Sales Instructions; Processes, Completes and Confirms Transactions | 10% | - Order entry and processing procedures - Trade confirmations and account statements - Error resolution and correction procedures - Payment and settlement processes |
| Topic 3: Opens Accounts After Obtaining and Evaluating Customers’ Financial Profile and Investment Objectives | 16% | - Financial profile and investment objectives assessment - Account types and registration - Customer identification and verification - Anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance |
| Topic 4: Provides Customers with Information About Investments, Makes Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records | 50% | - Variable contracts: variable annuities, variable life insurance - Investment company products: mutual funds, UITs, closed-end funds - Recordkeeping and disclosure requirements - Suitability rules and recommendations - Retirement plans and 529 savings plans - Product features, risks, costs, and tax considerations |
The FINRA Series6 exam, officially titled Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Examination (IR), is the required test for earning the Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative certification, a credential at the Entry-level level. Passing it validates the skills FINRA expects from certified professionals, and it can also support progress toward related credentials such as Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 63, Series 66, Series 7.
The Series6 exam includes 55 (50 scored + 5 unscored pretest) questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete it. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count so you know the pace you need to hold, and practice flagging time-consuming items for review instead of stalling on a single question. Timed sessions in the Actualtests4sure test engine are the easiest way to build that rhythm before it counts.
You need 70% to pass the Series6 exam, and the official registration fee is $100 USD. Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again for a retake, so avoid booking your seat on a hunch. Work through the Actualtests4sure practice test until your scores sit comfortably above the passing requirement before you schedule the exam.
FINRA asks candidates to meet the following requirement before registering: Must be sponsored by a FINRA member firm; corequisite: pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. Exam policies do change, so confirm the latest details on the official exam page at https://www.finra.org/registration-exams-ce/qualification-exams/series6 before you book.
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The Series6 exam is delivered in the following format: Computer-based testing at authorized Prometric test centers.
FINRA recommends the following official training for this exam:
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The FINRA Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Examination (IR) exam is organized into 4 major domains. Some of the key domains include:
Scroll up to the Exam Topics section for the complete breakdown, and use it to plan how much study time each domain deserves.
Question 1
Private placements may be sold to whom?
A. to as many as 35 non-accredited investors.
B. only to institutional investors.
C. only to accredited investors.
D. to only 35 investors.
Question 2
Which of the following securities laws regulates the organizational structure and day-to-day operations of
investment companies?
A. The Investment Company Act of 1940
B. The Securities Act of 1933
C. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
D. The Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Question 3
MoeMoney Investments is a diversified management company. This means that:
A. it may invest no more than 5% of its investment monies in one issuer.
B. it is a mutual fund.
C. it is a closed-end company.
D. it must be invested in a variety of industries and geographic regions.
Question 4
A plan under which employees of state and local governments can contribute part of their salaries such
that those earnings will grow tax-deferred until retirement is called a:
A. money purchase plan.
B. profit-sharing plan.
C. Section 457 plan.
D. Section 501 plan.
Question 5
The price at which an investor can sell a security to a market maker in the over-the-counter market is
called the:
A. put price.
B. sale price.
C. ask price.
D. bid price.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: D |
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