# FINRA SIE
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## [Breaking down the Achievable book to](https://talk.achievable.me/t/breaking-down-the-achievable-book-to/8821)
**Author:** [@Ana\_Ankunding](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Ana_Ankunding)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/breaking-down-the-achievable-book-to/8821 "2025-06-27T22:39:11Z")
As the title states, is there a way to break the chapters of the reading into the four sections of the SIE exam, so we know the material in order of importance. For example per Finra, the SIE exam breakdown as follows: S…
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## [Bay Area SIE Study Grouo?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/bay-area-sie-study-grouo/8828)
**Author:** [@Claude\_Langosh](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Claude_Langosh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/bay-area-sie-study-grouo/8828 "2025-06-26T22:19:21Z")
Anyone want to have a virtual meet up or maybe at a coffee shop weekly to help with accountability? I’m struggling to stick to the study plan.
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## [Sheet with formulas SIE](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sheet-with-formulas-sie/8747)
**Author:** [@Jorge\_Hickle](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Jorge_Hickle)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sheet-with-formulas-sie/8747 "2025-06-19T18:20:00Z")
I’m currently reading all the material for the SIE, but I’d like to know if there is a sheet with all the formulas? Thank you
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## [Taking SIE for the second time next Monday](https://talk.achievable.me/t/taking-sie-for-the-second-time-next-monday/8651)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Pagac](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Steve_Pagac)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/taking-sie-for-the-second-time-next-monday/8651 "2025-06-17T22:01:06Z")
Hello! I failed the SIE the first time, and I am scheduled to take it again next Monday. The first time I took it, I used Kaplan. I wanted to supplement what I learned with Kaplan with Achievable to make sure that I am n…
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## [My SIE exam is in a week](https://talk.achievable.me/t/my-sie-exam-is-in-a-week/8714)
**Author:** [@Dianna\_Collier](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Dianna_Collier)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/my-sie-exam-is-in-a-week/8714 "2025-06-16T18:23:31Z")
Hi everyone! My Test is schedule for exactly a week from today! I took a practice exam just now and got a 64% any recommendations or study tips since I test in 1 week?
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## [Reset my material](https://talk.achievable.me/t/reset-my-material/8683)
**Author:** [@Lillian\_Kautzer](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Lillian_Kautzer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 5:18am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/reset-my-material/8683 "2025-06-13T05:18:37Z")
Hi, Can someone please help me reset my material. I just wrote the exam today and failed with 62%. It was really short of time to prepare. I am gonna start again and take it in next 30 days again. Please give any sugg…
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## [Sie study group?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-study-group/5730)
**Author:** [@Nancy\_Kuvalis](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Nancy_Kuvalis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-study-group/5730 "2025-06-11T16:26:40Z")
if you want to study for this test over zoom let me know
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## [Missing hedge fund fee structure](https://talk.achievable.me/t/missing-hedge-fund-fee-structure/8612)
**Author:** [@Tomas\_Berge](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Tomas_Berge)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 3:18am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/missing-hedge-fund-fee-structure/8612 "2025-06-06T03:18:19Z")
Surprise to see missing the 2 and 20 rule fee structure missing in the Hedge Fund section. I have taken some SIE practice test and there are some math question to solved about 2% annual management fee and 20% performance…
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## [SIE Vocabulary sheet?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-vocabulary-sheet/8608)
**Author:** [@Ricky\_Greenholt](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Ricky_Greenholt)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-vocabulary-sheet/8608 "2025-06-05T20:47:57Z")
Is there a Vocabulary sheet or flash cards for the SIE?
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## [SIE Study Group](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-study-group/8607)
**Author:** [@Christian\_Reichel](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Christian_Reichel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-study-group/8607 "2025-06-05T17:25:56Z")
Hello! I was wondering if there is a known Discord study group or something along those lines in the community for the SIE. I took a break from my studying after not passing the first two times so I am trying to implem…
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## [Economic Market Structures](https://talk.achievable.me/t/economic-market-structures/8578)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Pagac](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Steve_Pagac)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/economic-market-structures/8578 "2025-06-03T14:11:44Z")
Hello. I have been studying with a different course for the SIE exam, and I wanted to try the practice exams with Achievable after hearing good reviews. On a practice exam, there was a question about monopolies, perfect …
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## [Political vs. Business risk](https://talk.achievable.me/t/political-vs-business-risk/8421)
**Author:** [@Gilbert\_Renner](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Gilbert_Renner)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 12:07pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/political-vs-business-risk/8421 "2025-05-16T12:07:43Z")
Hello I’m wondering which category of non-systematic risk an employee strike would fall under. Is it just a business risk? otherwise how would it be classified.
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## [Bond Fundamentals Question](https://talk.achievable.me/t/bond-fundamentals-question/8300)
**Author:** [@Trevor\_Cremin](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Trevor_Cremin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 11:23pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/bond-fundamentals-question/8300 "2025-05-04T23:23:30Z")
Somebody help me understand this question. Take a look at it. The answer is none of these, but when I did some research It’s saying the answer is yield to call, yield to maturity, current, coupon. I also asked an advisor…
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## [94% readiness any tips?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/94-readiness-any-tips/8287)
**Author:** [@Evan\_Langosh](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Evan_Langosh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/94-readiness-any-tips/8287 "2025-05-02T21:15:17Z")
My exam date is a couple weeks out, feeling pretty confident. Does anyone have any tips on taking the actual exam? How do the practice exams compare to the real deal?
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## [This question marked me wrong then said the answer I picked was correct in the explanation](https://talk.achievable.me/t/this-question-marked-me-wrong-then-said-the-answer-i-picked-was-correct-in-the-explanation/8230)
**Author:** [@Viola\_Ernser](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Viola_Ernser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 4:37am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/this-question-marked-me-wrong-then-said-the-answer-i-picked-was-correct-in-the-explanation/8230 "2025-04-28T04:37:43Z")
I picked that answer because they hadn’t gone through an ipo.
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## [Finally Passed The Dang SIE](https://talk.achievable.me/t/finally-passed-the-dang-sie/8212)
**Author:** [@Teri\_Renner](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Teri_Renner)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 12:27pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/finally-passed-the-dang-sie/8212 "2025-04-25T12:27:05Z")
Thank you Achievable! Passed the SIE first try today and am grateful for all the help along the way. I wish you all prosperity and success, God bless!
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## [SIE study tips!](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-study-tips/7149)
**Author:** [@Mabel\_Haag](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Mabel_Haag)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 5:17am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-study-tips/7149 "2025-01-10T05:17:53Z")
Does anyone recommend doing flashcards to study for the SIE?? Thank you!
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## [SIE Exam Help/Advice](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-exam-help-advice/8077)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Connelly](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Nick_Connelly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 7:40am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-exam-help-advice/8077 "2025-04-15T07:40:44Z")
I have been studying for the past week using Knopman’s SIE textbook (currently read through 5 chapters) and did well on the quizzes and unit exams at the end of each chapter. I bought Kaplan’s Qbank and decided to test m…
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## [Sie exam & realistic schedule](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-exam-realistic-schedule/8098)
**Author:** [@Edward\_Bailey](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Edward_Bailey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 10:45pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-exam-realistic-schedule/8098 "2025-04-14T22:45:08Z")
I Hi! I’m a high school senior, who has an extremely busy schedule. Finance internship, sales associate position at a wealth management firm, and a full time high-school student (independent study). I’ve been trying to a…
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## ["7.3.4 Returns" has an incorrect reference link](https://talk.achievable.me/t/7-3-4-returns-has-an-incorrect-reference-link/8075)
**Author:** [@Viola\_Ernser](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Viola_Ernser)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/7-3-4-returns-has-an-incorrect-reference-link/8075 "2025-04-12T14:15:37Z")
7.3.4 contains this line \*This is the total return calculation, which will be covered later in this unit. which links back to 7.3.3 and unless I’m mistaken does not contain the total return calculation.
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## [SIE now the Series 6, how long should i wait?](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-now-the-series-6-how-long-should-i-wait/8060)
**Author:** [@Rosalie\_Jerde](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Rosalie_Jerde)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 3:13am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-now-the-series-6-how-long-should-i-wait/8060 "2025-04-11T03:13:10Z")
I just passed the SIE exam. How long should i wait before taking the Series 6 exam? The earliest I can take is in 10 days but not so sure that enough time.
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## [Failed first SIE try](https://talk.achievable.me/t/failed-first-sie-try/8005)
**Author:** [@Bob.Altrudo](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Bob.Altrudo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 5:20am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/failed-first-sie-try/8005 "2025-04-06T05:20:36Z")
Took the SIE for first time and failed with a 61%. Planning on trying again in a month. But i feel really optimistic since i have no background in this industry whatsoever. Is it possible to reset my test scores on the s…
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## [Need to Pass by Friday](https://talk.achievable.me/t/need-to-pass-by-friday/7977)
**Author:** [@Jacquelyn\_Cronin](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Jacquelyn_Cronin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/need-to-pass-by-friday/7977 "2025-04-03T12:58:02Z")
Hey Guys! I am just writing this discussion post to hopefully get some feed back on how to pass the SIE by this Friday. Currently I am at 68% readiness… When I take practice exams the highest I have received was a 65%. R…
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## [Passed the SIE, thank you Achievable!](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-the-sie-thank-you-achievable/7939)
**Author:** [@Dwayne\_Reichert](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Dwayne_Reichert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 12:47am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-the-sie-thank-you-achievable/7939 "2025-03-29T00:47:35Z")
Wanted to share some great news that I was able to pass my exam on the first try last month and I wanted to say thank you to the entire team at Achievable for making the study plan easy to follow, helping me get the conf…
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## [Passed that damn SIE](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-that-damn-sie/7937)
**Author:** [@Casey\_Hodkiewicz](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Casey_Hodkiewicz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 12:46am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/passed-that-damn-sie/7937 "2025-03-29T00:46:44Z")
Ooooof that was hard! Finished with 1 minute to spare after reviewing. Didn’t feel solid during the test as the wording was much different than my studies. But…got that “pass” stamp so that’s all that matters. Zero sec…
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## [Ex-dividend date](https://talk.achievable.me/t/ex-dividend-date/7927)
**Author:** [@Franklin\_Jacobs](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Franklin_Jacobs)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/ex-dividend-date/7927 "2025-03-28T16:37:21Z")
I just want to clarify something about the ex-dividend date. does it come before the record date or after? does anything else change when it is a cash settlement ex date?
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## [SIE Tutor or Study Groups](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-tutor-or-study-groups/7914)
**Author:** [@WalkerSkate](https://talk.achievable.me/u/WalkerSkate)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/sie-tutor-or-study-groups/7914 "2025-03-28T01:39:48Z")
Hello fellow test-takers. This is my first time taking the SIE, and I am finding it VERY hard. Although Achievable is a good product. I am taking my exam at the end of April. Does anyone have a recommendation for a g…
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## [Material on Kaplan QBank that I didn't recognize](https://talk.achievable.me/t/material-on-kaplan-qbank-that-i-didnt-recognize/7873)
**Author:** [@Edith\_Waters1](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Edith_Waters1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 12:56am UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/material-on-kaplan-qbank-that-i-didnt-recognize/7873 "2025-03-22T00:56:04Z")
Hi team - SIE scheduled for 3/29. I just took Final Exams A and B and hit an 88 and a 92. Readiness is at a 90%. On a friend’s recommendation, I purchased and had a look at some Kaplan QBank questions. I was a bit throw…
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## [Taking the SIE Tomorrow](https://talk.achievable.me/t/taking-the-sie-tomorrow/7801)
**Author:** [@Molly\_Bashirian](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Molly_Bashirian)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/taking-the-sie-tomorrow/7801 "2025-03-18T16:17:50Z")
Hi I am taking the SIE tomorrow morning any suggestions on what I go over today/tonight?
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## [Exam readiness for FINRA SIE](https://talk.achievable.me/t/exam-readiness-for-finra-sie/7753)
**Author:** [@Molly\_Bashirian](https://talk.achievable.me/u/Molly_Bashirian)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://talk.achievable.me/t/exam-readiness-for-finra-sie/7753 "2025-03-14T19:31:56Z")
My exam readiness has been at a 72% for a few weeks now, and have been studying consistently. How do I get this score up? Taking the exam this weekend so would like to get it up to 100% before I take the exam.
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