SIE Exam FAQ
Quick, verified answers to the questions SIE candidates ask most. Every fact is sourced from FINRA or Prometric and dated, so you can see when it was last checked.
What is the SIE exam passing score?
The SIE passing score is 70%, meaning you need at least 53 correct out of 75 scored questions. The exam also includes 10 unscored pretest questions for a total …
Read answer →How much does the SIE exam cost?
The SIE exam fee is $100, payable to FINRA when you schedule through Prometric. This covers one attempt. If you fail, you pay the full fee again for each retake…
Read answer →How long is the SIE exam?
The SIE exam is 1 hour and 45 minutes (105 minutes) to answer 85 questions. That works out to roughly 74 seconds per question. The clock keeps running through a…
Read answer →How many questions are on the SIE exam?
The SIE exam has 85 total questions: 75 scored questions and 10 unscored pretest questions. The pretest questions are mixed randomly throughout the exam, so you…
Read answer →What sections are on the SIE exam?
The SIE has four sections: Knowledge of Capital Markets (16%), Understanding Products and Their Risks (44%), Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts, and Prohi…
Read answer →How long do you have to wait to retake the SIE?
If you fail the SIE, you must wait 30 days for your first retake, 30 days for your second retake, and 180 days for any subsequent attempts. There is no limit on…
Read answer →When do you get SIE results?
You get your SIE pass/fail result immediately after finishing the exam at Prometric. A detailed score report showing your performance by section is available th…
Read answer →Can you use a calculator on the SIE?
Personal calculators are not allowed on the SIE exam. Prometric provides a basic on-screen four-function calculator and a dry-erase board with marker for any sc…
Read answer →Can you reschedule the SIE exam?
You can reschedule your SIE exam through Prometric. Changes made 10+ business days before your appointment are free; changes made 3-10 business days out incur a…
Read answer →Where can you take the SIE exam?
The SIE is administered at Prometric testing centers nationwide, with roughly 350 locations across the US. You can also take it via Prometric ProProctor online …
Read answer →Do you need a sponsor to take the SIE?
No. Unlike the Series 6 or Series 7, the SIE does not require sponsorship by a FINRA member firm. Anyone 18 or older can register directly with FINRA and sit fo…
Read answer →How long is an SIE pass valid?
A passing SIE result is valid for four years. If you do not pass a qualifying representative-level top-off exam (Series 6, 7, 22, 79, 82, 86/87, 99) within four…
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