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SIE Exam Cheat Sheet
A free 16-page review of every high-yield concept on the FINRA SIE — built for the last week before your exam.
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No signup. No email. The download is free.
What's inside
- ✓ Capital markets and offerings essentials
- ✓ Equity and debt product summaries
- ✓ Options basics with breakeven formulas
- ✓ Customer accounts and Reg T cash/margin rules
- ✓ Trading mechanics including T+1 settlement and ex-dividend timing
- ✓ Regulatory framework: SEC, FINRA, MSRB, SIPC, AML
- ✓ Reg BI vs suitability quick reference
- ✓ Common SIE exam traps grouped by domain
Who this is for
Career changers & college students
Coming to securities for the first time? The cheat sheet groups the vocabulary so you stop confusing similar terms (Reg T vs Reg BI, MSRB vs SEC, GNMA vs the GSEs).
Retakers diagnosing weak domains
If your first attempt was close, the cheat sheet helps you isolate which domain dragged the score and review just that section in depth.
Inside the cheat sheet
Frequently asked questions
Is the cheat sheet really free?
Yes — completely free, no email or signup required. Pangolin Edge does not collect emails. The cheat sheet is a direct PDF download.
How current is it?
Reviewed against the current FINRA SIE outline as of October 2, 2026. The cheat sheet reflects T+1 settlement, the 2026 Gifts Rule update, and the 2025 unscored-question count change (5 unscored, 75 scored, 80 total). It also reflects FINRA's elimination of the pattern day trader $25,000 minimum on June 4, 2026; firms may phase in the new intraday margin standard until October 20, 2027, so some brokers may not have switched yet.
Will the cheat sheet alone get me through the SIE?
No. The cheat sheet is a high-yield review document, not a course. It works best after you have studied the material and want a single page to consolidate it. If you are starting from zero, pair it with the free SIE course slides or our full prep course.
Can I print it?
Yes — it is a standard PDF and prints cleanly on 16 letter-size pages. Many candidates print it, mark it up during study, and carry it to test-prep sessions.
Can I share it with classmates or coworkers?
Yes. Send the link to anyone preparing for the SIE. The cheat sheet is free to use and share for personal exam prep.