Series 6 Investment Company and Variable Contracts Representative exam
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The Series 6 licenses you to sell mutual funds, variable annuities, and variable life insurance. Finance Exam Pro focuses your prep on exactly those product types and the suitability rules around them, with questions that explain the 'why' behind every answer.
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- 50
- Questions
- 1h 30m
- Time limit
- 70%
- To pass
1,327 approved practice questions and 29 lessons in this track today.
The Series 6 requires firm sponsorship and the SIE as a corequisite. It covers mutual funds and variable products.
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A real Series 6 question
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Variable Life Insurance
Try it — no account neededCordelia's scheduled-premium variable life policy was issued with a $250,000 initial face amount. After three consecutive years of poor separate account performance she asks whether her death benefit can drop below $250,000. Assuming she continues paying the scheduled premiums, the correct answer is:
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What's on the Series 6 exam
Our lessons and mock exams follow these weightings, so your study time lands where the marks are.
- Seeks Business for the Broker-Dealer from Customers and Potential Customers24%
- Opens Accounts, Obtains and Evaluates Customer Profiles16%
- Provides Information, Makes Recommendations, Transfers Assets, Maintains Records50%
- Processes and Confirms Transactions10%
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Timelines are general guidance drawn from our own study guides, not a promise — your background and consistency matter more than any number here.
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Realistic mock exams
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Questions
Series 6 exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Series 6 exam?+
The Series 6 has 50 scored questions with a 1 hour 30 minute time limit.
What is a passing score on the Series 6?+
You need about 70% to pass.
Do I need a sponsor for the Series 6?+
Yes. The Series 6 requires sponsorship by a FINRA member firm and the SIE as a corequisite.
Series 6 or Series 7 — which should I take?+
The Series 6 covers packaged products (funds and variable contracts); the Series 7 is broader and covers most securities. Your firm and role usually decide which you need.
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