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SIE Capital Markets Study Guide
Capital markets questions on the SIE focus on how securities are issued, traded, and priced, and on the roles of major market participants. A clear mental model of primary versus secondary markets helps many later topics fall into place.
What this topic covers
Expect coverage of exchanges and OTC venues, brokers and dealers, investment banks, clearing and settlement concepts at a high level, and how economic conditions can influence markets. Official outlines change over time, so confirm current weighting with FINRA.
ExamYield currently includes 53 original practice questions in this category.
Important concepts
- Primary market offerings versus secondary-market trading
- Roles of issuers, investors, broker-dealers, and exchanges
- Basic economic indicators that can affect securities markets
- How supply, demand, and information flow into prices
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