Series 26 Exam Details
The FINRA® Series 26, Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Principal Exam is required of individuals, who as principal will supervise individuals soliciting the purchase or sale of redeemable securities (mutual funds) registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, variable contracts (variable annuities) and insurance premium funding programs (variable life) issued by insurance companies.
Prerequisites
Series 6 or Series 7
Exam Format
110 multiple-choice questions
Exam Duration
2 hours, 45 minutes
Outline of Topics Covered
- Hiring and Qualification
- Training of Representatives
- Supervision
- Sales Practices
- Business Processing and Recordkeeping Rules
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