Securities Industry Essentials Exam For Dummies with Online Practice Tests
2. Auflage Januar 2021
384 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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SLAY the SIE--and score that top job!
That securities job of your dream looks pretty sweet, but one little thing stands in your way: the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam. The high fail rate for first- and second-time test-takers can be intimidating, but you can avoid it! Pass the exam and get straight to work on the series level top-off exams--and your career. All you need is this handy guide and the practice that comes with it!
Securities Industry Essentials Exam For Dummies has you covered in every conceivable way so you can knock out the SIE with no trouble at all--the first time. This book takes you from basic security investments to options and customer care and includes chapter quizzes, in-text and online practice tests, and advice on starting out in the industry.
* Take 4 full-length practice tests in the book and online
* Prep yourself to the max
* Avoid common exam pitfalls
* Kickstart your career
In this field, results are what it's all about, starting now. Passing with a high score vastly increases your chances of getting to the top. Why leave it to chance? Score this book now and score big in the future!
Part 1: Getting Started with the SIE Exam 5
Chapter 1: Introducing the SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) Exam 7
Chapter 2: Preparing for the SIE Exam 19
Chapter 3: Examining and Mastering Question Types 31
Chapter 4: Surviving Test Day 43
Part 2: Mastering Basic Security Investments 49
Chapter 5: Underwriting Securities 51
Chapter 6: Corporate Ownership: Equity Securities 65
Chapter 7: Debt Securities: Corporate and U.S Government Loans 83
Chapter 8: Municipal Bonds: Local Government Securities 101
Part 3: Delving Deeper: Security Investments with a Twist 123
Chapter 9: Delivering Diversification with Packaged Securities 125
Chapter 10: Working with Direct Participation Programs and REITs 145
Chapter 11: Options: The Right to Buy or Sell at a Fixed Price 157
Part 4: Playing Nicely: Serving Your Customers and Following the Rules 181
Chapter 12: Serving Your Customers: Customer Accounts 183
Chapter 13: Doing a Little Market Research: Securities Analysis 199
Chapter 14: Going to Market: Orders and Trades 219
Chapter 15: Making Sure the IRS Gets Its Share 233
Chapter 16: No Fooling Around: Rules and Regulations 245
Part 5: Putting Your Knowledge to Good Use: Practice Exams 281
Chapter 17: Bring It On: Practice Exam 1 283
Chapter 18: Answers & Explanations to Practice Exam 1 297
Chapter 19: Nothing But Net: Practice Exam 2 307
Chapter 20: Answers & Explanations to Practice Exam 2 323
Part 6: The Part of Tens 335
Chapter 21: Ten SIE Exam Traps to Avoid 337
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Start Your Career Off Right 341
Index 345
