Series 6 Exam
This exam is administered by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). Upon successful completion of the Series 6, an individual will have the qualifications needed to sell mutual funds and variable annuities
Exam Information
Time Limit: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Number of Questions: 100 questions
Passing Score: 70%
Format: Multiple Choice
Examination Fee: $75 US as of August 2006. Note that this is the examination enrollment fee ONLY--other fees may also apply. Please visit the NASD Registration/Exam Fee Schedule for more information.
Prerequisites: You must be sponsored by a firm who is a member of the NASD or is a Self Regulatory Organization (SRO).
Corequisites: N/A
Exam Date(s): Any weekday
Exam Locations: Find your U.S. or international exam center here
Official Exam Website: http://www.nasdr.com
Additional Exam Details

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

Terms to Know Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it possible to take the Series 6 exam without being sponsored? View Answer
2. What activities can an Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Limited Representative perform? View Answer
3. I failed the Series 6 exam. How long must I wait before I can re-take it? View Answer

Frequently Asked Questions

If an individual becomes a policyholder of a variable life insurance policy and is uncertain whether this is the appropriate instrument for him and his family; within what period of time must the insurance company allow him to exchange the variable policy for a traditional whole life policy without additional evidence of insurability?

a) 9 months
b) 2 years
c) 90 days
d) 18 months
Answer

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