Series 6 Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the Series 6 Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the Series 6 exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 4 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the Series 6 Vocabulary Game
Seeks business
Investment products
Customer accounts
Trade processing
Sources for these terms (20)
- About FINRA · Source checked 2026-11-02
- About the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Dollar Cost Averaging · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Municipal Bonds · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2090. Know Your Customer · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2026 FINRA Annual Regulatory Oversight Report: Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and Sanctions · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Employment Law Guide - Employee Benefit Plans · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Net Asset Value · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Unit Investment Trusts (UITs) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Mutual Fund and ETF Fees and Expenses - Investor Bulletin · Source checked 2026-11-02
- How Fees and Expenses Affect Your Investment Portfolio - Investor Bulletin · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Topic no. 703, Basis of assets · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Publication 550 (2025), Investment Income and Expenses · Source checked 2026-11-02
- ABLE accounts - Tax benefit for people with disabilities · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Yield · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Updated Investor Bulletin: Mutual Fund Classes · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Customer Order Handling: Best Execution and Order Routing Disclosures · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Understanding Settlement Cycles · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Bonds · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the Series 6 Exam
Required for selling mutual funds, variable annuities, and variable life insurance products. The Series 6 is often called the 'limited' securities license compared to the Series 7.
Exam sponsor: FINRA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
55 questions
Time Limit
1 hour 30 minutes
Passing Score
70 (scaled score)
Reported exam pass rate: Not published by FINRA. FINRA does not publish an aggregate candidate pass rate Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Series 6 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the Series 6 vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Series 6 terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the Series 6 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the FINRA content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What can I sell with a Series 6 license?
The Series 6 license allows you to sell mutual funds, variable annuities, variable life insurance, and unit investment trusts (UITs). It does not permit selling individual stocks, bonds, or options.
How many questions are on the Series 6 exam?
The Series 6 exam has 50 scored multiple-choice items plus 5 unidentified, unscored pretest items (55 total). You have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete it. The passing score is 70, and FINRA equates scores across exam forms rather than promising a fixed raw-question cutoff.