Series 7

GPTKB entity

Statements (99)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:test_subjects
gptkbp:administered_by gptkb:Financial_Industry_Regulatory_Authority
gptkb:Financial_Industry_Regulatory_Authority_(FINRA)
gptkbp:covers investment products
gptkbp:duration 225 minutes
gptkbp:effective_date 2 years
gptkbp:eligibility must be sponsored by a FINRA member firm
gptkbp:exam_topics gptkb:Series_63
gptkb:Series_66
gptkb:real_estate_investment_trusts_(REITs)
economic factors
market analysis
financial planning
financial statements
insurance products
multiple choice
regulatory agencies
securities markets
mutual funds
hedging strategies
prohibited activities
trade execution
anti-money laundering
margin accounts
retirement plans
investment recommendations
exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
customer accounts
investment risks
options trading strategies
suitability analysis
taxation of investments
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1974
gptkbp:frequency year-round
gptkbp:has a registration process
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Series 7
gptkbp:includes multiple-choice questions
gptkbp:is available in multiple languages
a standardized test
important for financial advisors
recognized in the United States
a comprehensive exam
a key certification in finance
a prerequisite for investment banking roles
a prerequisite for other licenses
a requirement for many financial jobs
a requirement for selling commodities
a requirement for selling corporate bonds
a requirement for selling derivatives
a requirement for selling foreign securities
a requirement for selling government securities
a requirement for selling hedge funds
a requirement for selling investment trusts
a requirement for selling life insurance products.
a requirement for selling municipal securities
a requirement for selling mutual funds
a requirement for selling options
a requirement for selling private placements
a requirement for selling structured products
a requirement for selling unit investment trusts
a requirement for selling variable annuities
a requirement for trading securities
a test of financial knowledge
a test of regulatory knowledge
offered in various locations
often studied for months
one of the most challenging exams
part of the Series exams
part of the licensing process
required for brokers
taken by aspiring stockbrokers
taken by individuals seeking to work in finance
a requirement for selling ETFs
a requirement for selling REITs
gptkbp:is_tested_for available immediately after completion
recommended study time of 100-150 hours
knowledge of securities
gptkbp:known_as General Securities Representative Exam
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:material available from various providers
gptkbp:purpose to qualify individuals for registration as representatives
gptkbp:qualifies registered representatives
gptkbp:replaced_by Series 7 Top-Off Exam
gptkbp:requires study materials
passing score
gptkbp:score 72%
gptkbp:test_center gptkb:Pearson_VUE
gptkbp:test_cost $300
gptkbp:test_retake_limit 3 attempts within a 12-month period
gptkbp:test_retake_policy must wait 30 days for a retake
gptkbp:topics regulatory requirements
options
investment returns
equity securities
debt instruments
gptkbp:visitors 125
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Apple_Watch
gptkb:Doctor_Who
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4