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Free download · PDF · 181 pages
SIE Course Slides
The full 181-page Pangolin Edge SIE course as a free, downloadable slide deck. Every domain covered.
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No signup. No email. The download is free.
What's inside
- ✓ Knowledge of capital markets
- ✓ Understanding products and their risks
- ✓ Understanding trading, customer accounts, and prohibited activities
- ✓ Overview of the regulatory framework
- ✓ Worked examples and exam-style scenarios
- ✓ Plain-English explanations rather than textbook summaries
Who this is for
Self-paced learners
Prefer slides over a textbook? The deck is structured, scannable, and printable — easier to flip through than long-form reading.
Anyone preparing for a retake
After a near-miss, isolate the domains that dragged your score and review just those sections instead of starting from zero.
Inside the slide deck
Frequently asked questions
Are these the same slides used in the paid course?
Yes — this is the actual slide deck from the Pangolin Edge SIE prep course on Udemy, made available as a free download. The paid course adds the video walkthroughs, additional practice exams, and instructor explanations on top of these slides.
How current is the material?
Reviewed against the current FINRA SIE outline as of May 25, 2026. The deck reflects T+1 settlement, the 2026 Gifts Rule update, and the 2025 unscored-question count change.
Do I need the course to use these?
No. The slides are self-contained — every concept on the SIE outline is covered. They work best paired with active practice (the free practice exam, the cheat sheet, and ideally a question bank), but you can study from the slides alone.
Can I print them?
Yes. 181 pages prints to roughly the same number of letter-size sheets. Many candidates print key domains and mark them up, rather than printing the full deck.
What format are they in?
Standard PDF, readable on any device — desktop, phone, tablet. No special software required.