101 Ways to Score Higher on Your Series 7 Exam: What You Need to Know Explained Simply

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Atlantic Publishing Company, Feb 22, 2010 - Business & Economics - 384 pages

It has been estimated that one half of all people taking the Series 7 exam will sit for the test a second time. Taking and passing the Series 7 exam gives you the necessary qualifications to make trades with corporate securities, commodities, and futures. Some people say that this exam is the hardest one they have ever taken. To ensure that this is not the case for you, be sure to read 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your Series 7 Exam.
In this new book, you will learn about and understand the organization of the exam and the computerized format. You will learn how to read questions correctly, how to control your anxiety, and how to approach each section. In addition, you will be presented with a list of resources to help you prepare and dozens of proven strategies, mindsets, and problem solving methods.
101 Ways to Score Higher on Your Series 7 Exam is filled with information about stocks, stock markets, government securities, municipal and corporate bonds, options, indexes, mutual funds, interest funds, interest rates, mortgages, ethics, margin accounts, insider trading, short selling, and dividends, all of which are topics addressed on the exam. Also included is a review of the seven critical functions of a registered representative. You will also find practice questions and ways to avoid making common mistakes.
Instead of panicking and worrying about the Series 7, pick up this book and be confident in your test-taking abilities. Whether you are taking the test for the first time or sitting for the second time, you will learn valuable information and practical tips for passing the exam on the first try and improving your score.
Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

 

Contents

Introduction
Table of Contents
STUDYING AND TESTING STRATEGIES
EQUITY SECURITIES
DEBT INSTRUMENTS
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
PACKAGED SECURITIES
DIRECT PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS DPPs
EVALUATING YOUR CUSTOMERS FINANCIAL NEEDS
TRANSACTIONS AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
SPECIAL CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS MARGIN
YOU PASSED NOW WHAT?
CONCLUSION
FORMULAS
SAMPLE QUESTIONS ANSWER
FULL SERIES 7 PRACTICE TEST

DERIVATIVES
INVESTMENT INFORMATION TAXATION
EXPLAINING SECURITY MARKETS AND FUNCTIONS
ECONOMICS SECURITIES AND THE BUSINESS CYCLE
ANALYZING SECURITIES
FULL TEST ANSWER
Glossary
Resources Bibliography Author Biography
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About the author (2010)

Claire Bradley spent many years working in the finance industry, starting as a teller and working and studying her way to financial consultant. She lives in Colorado with her husband and two daughters."

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