FINRA · Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative · coming soon

Pass the Series 6 on the first try.

Qualifies a representative to sell mutual funds, variable annuities and other packaged investment products. Our Series 6 course is in the works. Here's everything you need to know about the exam in the meantime.

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Planned price $129 · one-time payment

The exam

What's on the Series 6.

Tests knowledge of investment company products and variable contracts, such as open-end and closed-end funds, UITs, variable annuities, variable life insurance and 529 plans, along with the account-opening, suitability and communication rules that apply when selling them. Passing it together with the SIE qualifies you to register as an Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative.

Who takes it. Representatives at insurance companies, banks and retirement-plan providers who sell funds and annuities rather than individual stocks and bonds.

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How the 50 scored questions are split

1. Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers24%

12 questions

2. Opens Accounts After Obtaining and Evaluating Customers' Financial Profile and Investment Objectives16%

8 questions

3. Provides Customers with Information About Investments, Makes Suitable Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records50%

25 questions

4. Obtains and Verifies Customers' Purchase and Sales Instructions; Processes, Completes and Confirms Transactions10%

5 questions

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The Series 6 has a co-requisite: SIE. These courses are open today:

SIESecurities Industry Essentials$79 · View course →Series 7General Securities Representative$199 · View course →Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law$99 · View course →

FAQ

Series 6 questions, answered.

Who can take the Series 6?

Sponsorship by a FINRA member firm. Co-requisite: SIE. Representatives at insurance companies, banks and retirement-plan providers who sell funds and annuities rather than individual stocks and bonds.

What score do I need to pass the Series 6?

70%, on 50 scored questions (plus 5 unscored pretest questions you can't tell apart).

How much does the Series 6 exam cost?

The exam fee is $100, paid when you enroll for the exam. It's separate from the price of the course.

Is Series Ready affiliated with FINRA?

No. Series Ready is an independent study provider. Our courses are built on the publicly available content outlines and rules, but we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by FINRA or NASAA.