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| Source | Publisher | Type | Retrieved | Verified | Re-check every | Status |
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| Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination Content Outline Copyright 2025 FINRA. Fixes the four sections and their item counts, the 5 unidentified pretest items that bring the exam to 80 items in total, the 1 hour 45 minute limit, and the statement that there is no penalty for guessing. Scores are equated to a common scale. | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | primary | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 | 45d | active |
| Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam At a Glance: 75 questions, multiple choice, 1 hour 45 minutes, passing score 70, cost $100. Open to anyone aged 18 or older; association with a firm is not required; results are valid for four years. Lists the qualification exams taken after the SIE. | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | primary | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 | 45d | active |