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SIE vs Series 7

The SIE is an introductory industry exam, while the Series 7 is a representative-level exam for the General Securities Representative registration. FINRA lists SIE as a corequisite for Series 7.

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The SIE is an introductory industry exam, while the Series 7 is a representative-level exam for the General Securities Representative registration. FINRA lists SIE as a corequisite for Series 7.

Field SIE Series 7
Official name Securities Industry Essentials Exam General Securities Representative Exam
Administrator FINRA FINRA
Questions 75 125
Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes 3 hours and 45 minutes
Passing score 70 72
Corequisite None SIE
Cost $100 $395

SIE hub

The SIE is FINRA's introductory securities-industry exam. FINRA lists 75 multiple-choice questions, 1 hour and 45 minutes, a passing score of 70, and a $100 cost.

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The Series 7 is FINRA's general securities representative exam. FINRA lists 125 items, 3 hours and 45 minutes, a passing score of 72, a $395 cost, and SIE as a corequisite.

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