If you are looking to conduct business with the public on the U.S. futures exchanges, then you probably are wondering how to pass the Series 3 exam … How much you need to study for it, what material is covered in the exam, and what are some tips that will increase your chances of obtaining the Series 3 license on your first try?
The Bank Training Center provides numerous Series 3 exam preparation courses - such as Series 3 seminars, Series 3 online courses, and Series 3 exam practice tests - all designed to help you pass your Series 3 exam and earn your Series 3 license.
The securities trader Series 3 license is known formally as the National Commodities Futures license and is a proficiency test issued by the National Futures Association (NFA), the self-regulatory organization for the U.S. futures industry. It is required of individuals who:
Offer or solicit business in futures or options on futures at a futures commission merchant (FCM) or introducing broker (IB) or who supervise any such person
Are associated with a commodity trading advisor (CTA) who solicits discretionary accounts or who supervises persons so engaged
Are associated with a commodity pool operator (CPO) who solicits funds for participation in a commodity pool or who supervises such persons
About Your Series 3 Exam
Series 3 exam preparation can be either in seminar, self-study, or interactive formats. Be sure your preferred format includes Series 3 exam practice tests!
Recommended study time is between 30-50 hours
Series 3 candidates are not required to be sponsored to sit for the licensing exam; however, candidates are required to be sponsored to receive their Series 3 license
Candidates must submit a Form U10 and applicable fee to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
After FINRA confirms that the form was received and processed, a 120-day window will be opened in which the applicant may schedule and take the exam
Exams for your securities trader Series 3 license can be scheduled at any Prometric test center nationwide
Candidates who are successful in passing the Series 3 exam will have a period of 2 years to find a sponsor who will submit their registration documentation
Candidates who are NOT successful in passing the Series 3 exam must re-file the Form U-10 and processing fee with FINRA, whereby a new 120-day window will be opened
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