Series 6 Study Guide + Question Bank

Series 6 Study Guide + Question Bank (Online)

Prep for the FINRA Series 6 - Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Exam with 835+ exam-style questions, chapter quizzes, targeted concept, math, and situational quizzes, mini exams, and full-length practice finals. Self-paced online prep with heavy focus on mutual funds, variable products, and customer recommendations.

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What you get with the Series 6 Study Guide

  • 835+ exam-style practice questions across the full Series 6 outline
  • 16 chapters mapped to the FINRA Series 6 content outline
  • 48 chapter quizzes - Learn (10 Qs), Apply (10 Qs), and Master (10 Qs) for every chapter
  • Concepts Quiz (40 questions) covering all chapters for quick review
  • Math Quiz (40 questions) focused on Series 6 calculations
  • Situational Quiz (25 questions) for scenario-style recommendation practice
  • 3 Mini Exams (50 questions each) for timed practice
  • 2 full-length Final Practice Exams (50 questions each) matching real exam length
  • Heavy coverage of mutual funds and variable products plus customer recommendations (50% of the exam)
  • Progress tracking by chapter and difficulty to target weak areas fast

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What you'll study

Organized to match how the Series 6 is structured - prospecting and account opening first, then product knowledge and recommendations, with heavy focus on mutual funds, variable products, and customer suitability.

Function 1 - 24% (12 questions)

Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer through Customers and Potential Customers

  • Series 6 scope and the FINRA/SRO regulatory framework
  • Communications with the public - retail, institutional, and correspondence
  • Approval, recordkeeping, and filing of communications
  • Prospecting, prohibited communications, and advertising standards

Function 2 - 16% (8 questions)

Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers' Financial Profile and Investment Objectives

  • Opening customer accounts and account types
  • Retirement accounts - IRAs, 401(k), 403(b), and plan rules
  • CIP, KYC, privacy, and account authority
  • Customer profiles, suitability, and Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)

Function 3 - 50% (25 questions)

Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Recommendations, Transfers Assets, and Maintains Appropriate Records

  • Investment objectives, risk, and diversification
  • Investment returns, financial statements, and analysis
  • Debt, taxes, and investment company tax rules
  • Mutual funds and investment companies
  • Variable annuities and variable life insurance
  • 529 plans, LGIPs, and ABLE accounts
  • Prospectuses, disclosure, gifts, and prohibited practices
  • Confirmations, statements, records, and complaints

Function 4 - 10% (5 questions)

Obtains and Verifies Customers' Purchase and Sales Instructions, Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions

  • Quotes, orders, fund pricing, and execution
  • Settlement, Regulation T, and payment
  • Trade confirmations and customer complaints
  • Records retention and transaction reporting

What students say

After struggling with the Series 6 multiple times, I finally had a roadmap, tougher review questions, and strategies that helped me pass.

— Sam, Series 6

I struggled numerous times to pass my Series 6 exam. Once I started working with Jason, we developed a focused plan and the sessions kept me accountable. He walked me through challenging topics and gave me additional insight on the test. He was professional, patient, and invested in my success. I passed, and I highly recommend Jason.

— Chuck, Series 6

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Series 6 Study Guide + Question Bank

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  • Includes: Online study material + 835+ question bank + 3 mini exams + 2 full-length practice finals
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About the Series 6 - Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Exam

Exam format (official):

  • 50 multiple-choice questions
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)
  • Passing score: 70%
  • Co-requisite: SIE
  • Administered by FINRA

Core topics (official weighting):

  • Function 1 - Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer through Customers and Potential Customers - 24% (12 questions)
  • Function 2 - Opens Accounts after Obtaining and Evaluating Customers' Financial Profile and Investment Objectives - 16% (8 questions)
  • Function 3 - Provides Customers with Information about Investments, Makes Recommendations, Transfers Assets, and Maintains Appropriate Records - 50% (25 questions)
  • Function 4 - Obtains and Verifies Customers' Purchase and Sales Instructions, Processes, Completes, and Confirms Transactions - 10% (5 questions)

For the official exam outline, scheduling details, and registration through FINRA, see the FINRA Series 6 exam page.

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