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Series 7

The gateway license for registered representatives. Required to sell virtually all securities products.

125 questions
225 min exam
7 topics
72% to pass

Course curriculum

1

Equity Securities

11% of exam · 4 sections

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Debt Securities

30% of exam · 4 sections

3

Options

17% of exam · 4 sections

4

Packaged Products

9% of exam · 4 sections

5

Retirement Accounts

11% of exam · 4 sections

6

Markets & Trading

11% of exam · 4 sections

7

Regulations

11% of exam · 6 sections

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About the General Securities Representative Exam

The General Securities Representative (Series 7) is administered by FINRA, with roughly ~50,000/yr candidates sitting it. The exam has 125 questions and a 3 hours 45 minutes time limit, and you need 72% to pass. The gateway license for registered representatives. Required to sell virtually all securities products.

AskBoudin covers all 7 exam areas with an AI tutor and unlimited AI-generated practice questions. Start free — the first chapter is on us. Study at your own pace and take full-length mock exams that mirror the real Series 7 weighting.

Exam topics & weighting

Series 7 — Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Series 7 exam?

The General Securities Representative has 125 questions and a 3 hours 45 minutes time limit. AskBoudin generates unlimited fresh practice questions across all 7 exam topics, so you never run out of material.

What score do I need to pass the Series 7?

You need 72% to pass the General Securities Representative, administered by FINRA. Our AI-generated mock exams mirror the real weighting so your practice scores track your readiness.

What topics does the Series 7 cover?

The exam covers 7 areas: Equity Securities, Debt Securities, Options, Packaged Products, Retirement Accounts, Markets & Trading, Regulations. Each is weighted toward the real exam blueprint.

Is Series 7 prep free to start?

Yes. The first chapter is always free — study with the AI tutor and take practice questions before paying anything.

How does the AI tutor help me pass the Series 7?

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Free Series 7 cheat sheets

Quick-reference summaries for each Series 7 topic — key facts, formulas, and rules at a glance. Free to read.