What you'll learn:
- Pass the FINRA SIE on your first attempt with a clear, exam-focused study plan
- Answer questions on all four SIE areas: Capital Markets, Products & Risks, Trading/Accounts, and Regulatory Framework
- Master the highest-weighted section — Products & Their Risks (44% of the exam) — with equities, bonds, options, funds, and annuities
- Apply trading, settlement, margin, and customer-account rules to exam-style scenarios
- Recognize prohibited practices, AML, insider-trading, and Reg BI/suitability rules the SIE tests
- Practice under real conditions with 2 full-length exams and 250+ quiz questions with explanations
- Review fast with downloadable lecture slides and a one-page cheat sheet
- Walk in knowing the current format cold: 75 scored + 5 unscored questions, 105 minutes, 70% to pass
Pass the FINRA SIE exam on your first try with video lessons, real practice, and a plan that works.
The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is your entry point to a securities career. This course gives you everything you need in one place: clear video lectures, 2 full-length practice exams, 250+ quiz questions with explanations, downloadable slides, and a one-page cheat sheet.
Built for the current (2026) exam. The SIE now has 75 scored and 5 unscored questions (80 total), a 105-minute limit, and a 70% passing score. You must be 18 or older. No firm sponsorship is required, and a passing result stays valid for four years. The exam fee is $100. Every lesson here maps to FINRA's current content outline.
What you'll master
Capital Markets (16%): market structure, offerings, and the roles of the SEC, FINRA, and MSRB.
Products & Their Risks (44%, the biggest section): equities, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, and annuities.
Trading, Accounts & Prohibited Activities (31%): order types, settlement, margin, account types, suitability, and AML.
Regulatory Framework (9%): the 1933 and 1934 Acts, SROs, registration, and conduct rules.
Why students pass with this course
Short, focused lessons that explain the why behind every rule.
Practice questions after every section, so concepts stick.
2 full practice exams that mirror the real timing and mix.
Slides and a cheat sheet for fast final review.
Need more timed practice before test day?
Most people don't fail the SIE because they never studied. They fail because they didn't practice enough under real time pressure. If you want extra full-length, timed reps after this course, our companion course, "FINRA SIE Practice Exams 2026: 6 Full Tests + Explanations," adds 6 timed mock exams (480 questions) with a detailed explanation for every answer choice. It's an optional add-on for anyone who wants more exam-day simulation. Search "Pangolin Edge SIE Practice Exams" on Udemy to find it.
Who this course is for
Aspiring finance professionals, career changers, support staff, and students preparing for the SIE. It works whether you're brand new to the industry or refreshing your foundation.
A quick note
This course is designed to prepare you for the SIE and works well alongside other study resources. It doesn't include official FINRA materials or an exam voucher. What it gives you is the knowledge, practice, and confidence to walk in ready.
Enroll now and start your first-try SIE prep today.
