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Securities Industry Essentials Exam Preparation

Welcome to Franklin Hugh's SIE exam prep. I'm studying for this test myself, and figured I might as well document the journey. These materials are my attempt to make sense of securities regulations without falling asleep.

Fair warning: I add historical context and the occasional observation about why things work the way they do. Turns out knowing the "why" helps the "what" stick better.

7 of 16 Chapters Available

Visual Learning Tools

Prefer diagrams and flowcharts? These interactive infographics break down complex concepts visually.

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Chapter 1

Capital Markets

Primary vs. secondary markets, market participants, and how money flows

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Chapter 2

Equity Securities

Common stock, preferred stock, ADRs, and why companies issue shares

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Chapter 3

Debt Securities

Corporate bonds, Treasury securities, and the art of lending money

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Chapter 4

Investment Companies

Mutual funds, ETFs, and pooled investments

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Chapter 5

Municipal Debt

GO bonds, revenue bonds, and why cities borrow money

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Chapter 5

Money Market Instruments

T-bills, commercial paper, repos, and short-term debt

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Chapter 6

Packaged Products

Mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, hedge funds, and DPPs

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Chapter 7

Trading Markets

Exchanges, OTC markets, brokers, dealers, and dark pools

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Chapter 8

Trade Processing and Settlement

Order tickets, clearing, settlement, confirmations, and dividend dates

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Chapter 9

Customer Accounts

Account types, registration, and suitability

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Chapter 10

Individual Customer Accounts & Suitability

Account opening, CIP/KYC/AML, Regulation S-P, Reg BI, Form CRS, and senior investor protections

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Chapter 11

Margin Accounts

Regulation T, leverage, short selling, and minimum maintenance requirements

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Chapter 12

Economics & Analysis

Economic indicators and fundamental analysis

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Chapter 13

Direct Participation Programs

Limited partnerships and tax shelters

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Chapter 14

Retirement Plans

IRAs, 401(k)s, and qualified plans

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Chapter 15

Rules & Regulations

Compliance, ethics, and keeping your license

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Chapter 16

Other Securities Products

Everything else you need to know

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