Series 26 Exam
An exam administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)(previously the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)), that will provide an individual with the qualifications necessary to become a principal who supervises and manages sales activities for investment companies and annuities.
Exam Information
Time Limit: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Number of Questions: 110 questions
Passing Score: 70%
Format: Multiple Choice
Examination Fee: $75 US as of August 2007. Note that this is the examination enrollment fee ONLY--other fees may also apply. Please visit the FINRA Registration/Exam Fee Schedule for more information.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Series 6 or Series 7 exam.
Exam Date(s): Any Weekday
Exam Locations: Find your U.S. or international exam center here
Official Exam Website: http://www.finra.org
Additional Exam Details

For an in-depth breakdown of the above topics, refer to the PDF study outline provided by FINRA here.

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