Series 3 Exam

This exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) (previously the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)). The National Futures Association (NFA) requires an individual to successfully complete the Series 3 in order to become qualified to sell commodities or futures contracts.

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Exam Details

Time Limit: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Cost: $115 US as of April 2012. 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.
Number of Questions: 120
Passing Score: 70%
Format: Multiple Choice
Prerequisites: N/A
Exam Date(s): Any weekday
Exam Locations: Find your U.S. or international exam center here
Offical Exam Website: http://www.nfa.futures.org


Additional Exam Details

For an in-depth breakdown of the topics tested, refer to the PDF study outline provided by the National Futures Association here.

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