Exam Topics
Deep dives into each major exam section, covering economics, regulations, ethics, and investment strategies.
Series 65 Economics Questions: GDP, Inflation, and Business Cycles
Master the economic concepts tested on the Series 65 exam. Learn business cycle phases, monetary and fiscal policy, yield curves, and leading indicators with visual diagrams.
Understanding the Uniform Securities Act for Series 65
A comprehensive guide to the USA and state securities regulations that make up 30% of the exam. Master key definitions, registration requirements, and exemptions.
Fiduciary Duty Explained: What Series 65 Candidates Must Know
Understand the fiduciary standard for investment advisers, including duty of care, duty of loyalty, and how it differs from the suitability standard. Core concept for the Series 65 exam.
Series 65 Math: Every Formula You Need to Know
Master every Series 65 formula including current yield, CAPM, Sharpe ratio, and tax-equivalent yield. Complete formula reference with examples and downloadable cheat sheet.
Series 65 Ethics: Prohibited Practices Every IAR Must Know
Learn about churning, front-running, insider trading, and other prohibited practices tested on the Series 65 exam. Understand the distinction between unethical and fraudulent conduct.
Series 65 Suitability: How to Analyze Client Scenarios
Master suitability analysis for the Series 65 exam. Learn to evaluate client profiles using risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and tax status with practical scenario examples.
Series 65 Investment Products: Mutual Funds, ETFs, and More [2026]
Master the investment vehicle characteristics tested on the Series 65 exam. Compare mutual funds, ETFs, UITs, annuities, and REITs with detailed comparison tables.
Retirement Plans for Series 65: IRAs, 401(k)s, and ERISA [2026]
Master the retirement plan concepts tested on the Series 65 exam. Learn IRA and 401(k) rules, contribution limits, ERISA requirements, RMDs, and early withdrawal penalties.