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It is designed to establish competency for registered representatives and stockbrokers, focusing on investment risk, taxation, and equity and debt instruments, along with packaged securities, options, retirement plans, and related client interactions. Candidates must first complete the SIE exam and meet sponsorship requirements, and the license is often needed for additional securities qualifications.","Series 7  \nBy Julia Kagan  \nUpdated Sep 16, 2019  \nThe Series 7 exam licenses the holder to sell all types of securities products except commodities and futures. Known formally as the General Securities Representative Qualification Examination, the Series 7 exam and its licensing is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) .  \nStockbrokers in the United States need to pass the Series 7 exam to obtain a license to trade. The Series 7 exam focuses on investment risk, taxation, equity, and debt instruments; packaged securities, options, retirement plans, and interactions with clients.  \nIn 2019, FINRA introduced a rolled out on Oct. 1, 2018. prospective securities industry professionals. This introductory-level exam assesses a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry  \nThe purpose of the Series 7 license is to set a level of competency for a registered representative or stockbroker to work in the securities industry. The Series 7 license is an essential requirement for an entry-level broker. The licensing exam covers an extensive range of financial terms and topics as well as securities regulations.  \nKey Takeaways  \n• The Series 7 is an exam and license that entitles the holder to sell all types of securities products except commodities and futures.  \n• The Series 7 exam covers topics on investment risk, taxation, equity and debt instruments, packaged securities, options, and retirement plans.  \n• The purpose of the Series 7 license is to establish a level of competency for registered representatives in the securities industry.  \nCandidates who pass the Series 7 exam can trade many securities, such as stocks, mutual funds, options, municipal securities, and variable contracts. The Series 7 license does not cover selling real estate or life insurance products. In addition to obtaining the Series 7 license, many states require that registered representatives pass the Series 63 exam, also called the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam.  \nSeries 7 Requirements  \nSeries 7 candidates are required to take the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam before sitting for the Series 7. According to FINRA, the SIE is an introductory-level exam that \"assessesa candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities  \nindustry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.\" If you need more information on the SIE, FINRA's SIE exam content outline provides more details.  \nCandidates who want to take the Series 7 exam must be sponsored by a FINRA member firm, and FINRA has other Series 7 eligibility requirements. 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