Free Series 6 Practice Exam

More than 300 questions · Updated Nov 3, 2026

The Series 6 (Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Qualification Examination) is the FINRA exam requirement for registering as a representative who sells mutual funds and variable annuities and life contracts. It is administered by FINRA, and the SIE is a corequisite.

Series 6 at a glance

Number of questions: 50 scored questions + 5 unscored pretest questions = 55 total
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Passing score: 70 as stated on FINRA's Series 6 program page

Full exam format

Exam format: 50 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored pretest questions (55 total), 1 hour 30 minutes, computer-based. Passing score: 70, as stated on FINRA's Series 6 program page. Prerequisites: The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is a corequisite. A candidate must be associated with a FINRA member firm to sit for the Series 6. This site has more than 300 free Series 6 practice questions with explanations.

Source: FINRA Series 6 Content Outline

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What’s on the Series 6

Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers24%
- Communications and Promotional Material
  Retail, institutional and correspondence communications; content standards, approvals and filing; seminars; investment company and variable contract advertising and performance disclosure.
- Describing Products to Prospects
  Prospectus requirements and delivery, the new-issue process, and Regulation D and intrastate offering exemptions.
Opens Accounts After Obtaining and Evaluating Customers' Financial Profile and Investment Objectives16%
- Account Types and Restrictions
  Individual, joint, custodial, trust, corporate, retirement and advisory accounts, registration types and ERISA plans.
- Customer Information and Documents
  Customer identification and due diligence, privacy, powers of attorney, and trust and corporate authorizations.
- Investment Profile
  Gathering financial situation, objectives, risk tolerance and tax status, and the Regulation Best Interest and suitability obligations.
- Supervisory Approval
  Account approval, review, and refusing or closing accounts.
Provides Customers with Information About Investments, Makes Recommendations, Transfers Assets and Maintains Appropriate Records50%
- Strategies, Risks and Market Information
  Product selection factors, portfolio theory basics, economic indicators and financial statement analysis.
- Recommendations and Product Standards
  Open-end and closed-end funds, ETFs, UITs, variable annuities and variable life, 529 plans, taxation, and recommendation suitability.
- Required Disclosures
  Risks, services and expenses: sales charges, 12b-1 fees, surrender charges, mortality and expense charges, and conflicts of interest.
- Account Information and Records
  Confirmations, statements, transfers of assets, account changes and books-and-records retention.
Obtains and Verifies Customers' Purchase and Sales Instructions; Processes, Completes and Confirms Transactions10%
- Quotes, Orders and Execution
  Providing current quotes, order handling and best execution.
- Settlement and Confirmation
  Delivery and settlement, order tickets, confirmations, errors, and complaint and dispute handling.

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About the Series 6 exam

Prerequisites: The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is a corequisite. A candidate must be associated with a FINRA member firm to sit for the Series 6.
Format: 50 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored pretest questions (55 total), 1 hour 30 minutes, computer-based
Level: Limited-scope registered representative (investment company and variable contracts products)
Who it's for: Representatives who sell mutual funds, variable annuities, variable life insurance and other investment company and variable contracts products, typically at a broker-dealer or insurance-affiliated firm.

Series 6 exam FAQ

How many questions are on the Series 6 exam?

50 scored questions + 5 unscored pretest questions = 55 total

What is a passing score on the Series 6?

70, as stated on FINRA's Series 6 program page

What is the format of the Series 6 exam?

50 scored multiple-choice questions plus 5 unscored pretest questions (55 total), 1 hour 30 minutes, computer-based

Are there prerequisites for the Series 6?

The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is a corequisite. A candidate must be associated with a FINRA member firm to sit for the Series 6.

Who should take the Series 6?

Representatives who sell mutual funds, variable annuities, variable life insurance and other investment company and variable contracts products, typically at a broker-dealer or insurance-affiliated firm.