Includes index. "Learning made easy"--Cover "Features 4 practice tests online. 300 practice questions, answer explanations, study tips"--Cover
Contents:
Part 1. Getting started with the SIE exam. Introducing the SIE (Securities industry essentials) exam -- Preparing for the SIE exam -- Examining and mastering question types -- Surviving test day -- Part 2. Mastering basic security investments. Securities underwriting: the process and the team players -- Equity securities: corporate ownership -- Debt securities : corporate and U.S. government loans -- Municipal bonds : local government securities -- Part 3. Delving deeper : security investments with a twist. Delivering diversification with packaged securities -- Working with direct participation programs and REITs -- Options : understanding the basics of puts and calls -- Part 4. Playing nicely : serving your customers and following the rules. Customer accounts: doing the right thing -- Securities analysis: doing a little market research -- Securities markets: taking orders and executing trades -- Making sure the IRS gets its share -- Rules and regulations: no fooling around -- Part 5. Putting your knowledge to good use: practice exams. Bring it out: practice exam 1 -- Answers & explanations to practice exam 1 -- Nothing but net : practice exam 2 -- Answers & explanations to practice exam 2 -- Part 6: The part of tens. Ten SIE exam traps to avoid -- Ten ways to start your career off right.
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