Question 1
Which risk cannot be reduced by diversifying across many stocks?
How to study for the SIE
Spend your time where the questions are. Products and their risks is 44% of the exam; trading and accounts is 31%.
| Biggest section | Products and their risks, 33 questions |
|---|---|
| Pace on the day | About 80 seconds a question |
A simple plan
- Take the free diagnostic to find your weakest section
- Learn one topic at a time with a short lesson, then practice it
- Review every wrong answer: why your choice was wrong matters as much as the right one
- Sit two full 75-question practice exams in the final weeks
Study from current rules
Several rules changed recently: settlement moved to T+1 in 2024 and the FINRA gift limit rose to $300 in 2026. Older books may still show the old rules.
Try 3 questions
Question 2
A customer owns a stock trading at $50 and wants to limit her loss if it falls. Which order fits?
Question 3
Under Regulation D, which individual qualifies as an accredited investor?
Next step
Questions people ask
How long should I study for the SIE?
It depends on your background. Use a diagnostic to see where you stand, then plan by section.
Do I need to take the SIE before the Series 7?
You need both to register as a general securities representative. You can take the SIE first, before joining a firm.