1Free reading
Knowledge of Capital Markets
Learn how regulators, market participants, market structure, economic forces, and securities offerings fit together.
7 lessonsAbout 77 min
Free written course
The Free SIE Course
The complete written SIE course, free on the web and in the app. Built practice-first: every lesson feeds real exam-style questions. Study on the go and pass first time.
4 modules30 lessons6.5 hours
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Course contents
Four modules in course order
Each module keeps the complete written lessons open. Reading times are estimates, so you can plan a short session or a longer study block.
2Free reading
Understanding Products and Their Risks
Compare securities and packaged products, then connect each investment to its return profile and risks.
11 lessonsAbout 150 min
3Free reading
Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts and Prohibited Activities
Follow orders and settlement through customer accounts while learning the conduct rules that protect markets and investors.
9 lessonsAbout 125 min
4Free reading
Overview of the Regulatory Framework
Review registration, continuing education, conduct records, and the events an associated person must report.
3 lessonsAbout 38 min
SIE exam blueprint
What the SIE exam covers
FINRA groups the SIE content outline into four sections. This course uses one module for each section and keeps the published exam weight visible as you study.
Capital Markets
16%
Products and Risks
44%
Trading and Accounts
Module 3: Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts and Prohibited Activities
31%
Regulatory Framework
9%
The Products and Risks section has the greatest weight, followed by Trading and Accounts, Capital Markets, and the Regulatory Framework.
Start with the exam basics
Begin with a practical study plan, then follow the modules in order as each topic builds on the last.