SIE Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the SIE Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the SIE exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 60 exam terms across 27 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.
- 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 SIE Vocabulary Game
Regulators and SROs
State regulators
Economic factors
Securities offerings
Debt securities
Investment risks
Options
Equity securities
Packaged products
Exchange-traded products
Real estate investing
Limited partnerships
Municipal fund securities
Alternative investments
Orders and strategies
Trade settlement
Investment returns
Corporate actions
Customer accounts
Retirement accounts
Anti-money laundering
Privacy requirements
Public communications
Prohibited activities
Senior exploitation
Registration requirements
Reportable events
Sources for these terms (75)
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination Content Outline (2025) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 15 U.S.C. 78d: Securities and Exchange Commission (Exchange Act Section 4) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- SEC Mission · Source checked 2026-11-01
- About FINRA · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Central Registration Depository (CRD) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- About the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board · Source checked 2026-11-01
- What SIPC Protects · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Deposit Insurance · Source checked 2026-11-01
- About Us - NASAA · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Federal Open Market Committee · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Gross domestic product (GDP) - BEA Glossary · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Updated Investor Bulletin: Investing in an IPO · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 17 CFR 230.415 Delayed or continuous offering and sale of securities · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Treasury Bills · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Treasury Notes · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Treasury Bonds · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- STRIPS · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Coupon (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Bonds (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Yield (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Investor Bulletin: Fixed Income Investments - When Interest Rates Go Up, Prices of Fixed-Rate Bonds Fall · Source checked 2026-11-01
- What Are Corporate Bonds? · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Municipal Bonds · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Mortgage-Backed Securities and Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Prepayment Risk (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- An Introduction to Options - Investor Bulletin · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Opening an Options Account - Investor Bulletin · Source checked 2026-11-01
- OCC Begins Clearing for MIAX Futures Exchange (About OCC) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 2360. Options · Source checked 2026-11-01
- American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Net Asset Value (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 17 CFR 270.22c-1 Pricing of redeemable securities for distribution, redemption and repurchase · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Sales Charge or Sales Load (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 2341. Investment Company Securities · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Breakpoint Discounts or Sales Charge Discounts (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Unit Investment Trusts (UITs) (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Investor Bulletin: Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Instructions for Form 1120-REIT (2025) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 2310. Direct Participation Programs · Source checked 2026-11-01
- ABLE accounts - Tax benefit for people with disabilities · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Instructions for Forms 1099-QA and 5498-QA (12/2026) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Hedge Funds (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Types of Orders · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Stop Order (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Short Sales (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 12 CFR 220.12 Supplement: margin requirements (Regulation T) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 17 CFR 240.15c6-1 Settlement cycle · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Ex-Dividend Dates: When Are You Entitled to Stock and Cash Dividends · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Stock Split (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Tender Offer (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 17 CFR 240.14e-1 Unlawful tender offer practices · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Margin Account (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 4210. Margin Requirements · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Retirement topics - IRA contribution limits · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Retirement plan and IRA required minimum distributions FAQs · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 31 CFR 1023.320 Reports by brokers or dealers in securities of suspicious transactions · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 31 CFR 1010.311 Filing obligations for reports of transactions in currency · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 31 CFR 1010.306 Filing of reports · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 31 CFR 1010.313 Aggregation · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) and the SDN List (OFAC FAQs) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 31 CFR 1023.220 Customer identification programs for broker-dealers · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 17 CFR 248.3 Definitions (Regulation S-P) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 17 CFR 248.30 Procedures to safeguard customer information, including response programs for unauthorized access (Regulation S-P) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 2210. Communications with the Public · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 5270. Front Running of Block Transactions · Source checked 2026-11-01
- Churning (Investor.gov glossary) · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 2165. Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 3220. Influencing or Rewarding the Employees of Others · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Rule 3270. Outside Business Activities of Registered Persons · Source checked 2026-11-01
- FINRA Regulatory Notice 26-20: Outside Activities · Source checked 2026-11-01
- 15 U.S.C. 78c: Definitions and application (Exchange Act Section 3) · Source checked 2026-11-01
About the SIE Exam
Entry-level exam for aspiring securities professionals. FINRA's exam page lists no current pass rate. With the right preparation, you can pass on your first attempt.
Exam sponsor: FINRA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
75 questions
Time Limit
1 hour 45 minutes
Passing Score
70
Reported exam pass rate: not-published. FINRA's SIE exam page and FAQ list no current candidate pass rate. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SIE 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 SIE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 60 SIE 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 SIE 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 is the SIE exam pass rate?
FINRA's SIE exam page and FAQ list no current candidate pass rate, so online pass-rate figures are not current FINRA statistics. FINRA's passing score is 70 (scaled), with no fixed number of correct answers.
How can I pass the SIE exam on my first try?
To pass the SIE on your first try: 1) Study for 4-8 weeks, dedicating 2-3 hours daily (40-60 total hours). 2) Focus heavily on 'Products and Risks' (44% of exam). 3) Complete at least 500 practice questions. 4) Aim to score 80%+ consistently on practice exams before scheduling. 5) Use our AI tutor to understand concepts you miss.