RSE — Retail Securities Exam (CIRO Study Hub + Syllabus)

The Retail Securities Exam (RSE) is a CIRO proficiency exam focused on practical, Canada-first retail investing and conduct: firm-client relationship basics, KYC/KYP and suitability, core products (fixed income, equities, managed products), securities analysis, portfolio construction, recommendations, market integrity and execution, and ongoing client monitoring and reporting.

Exam snapshot (CIRO): 120 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, proctored. Confirm current details in Resources .

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Use this hub as your structured prep path:

• Start with the Overview to understand the exam’s scope and question styles.
• Follow the Study Plan for a 30/60/90-day schedule.
• Work the Syllabus as your checklist (learning objectives by topic).
• Use the Cheat sheet for high-yield rules, workflows, and formulas.
• Train speed using Practice (available now).

Tip: RSE questions reward the answer that is both client-first and defensible: facts gathered, conflicts handled, suitability applied, and documentation/escalation done when needed.

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In this section

• RSE Cheat Sheet (CIRO) — Rules, Workflows, Formulas
  RSE cheat sheet (CIRO): KYC/suitability workflow, product-fit cues, fixed income and equity formulas, managed products and fees, portfolio construction, execution and market integrity, plus diagrams and key formulas.
• RSE Exam Overview - What's Tested and How to Prepare
  High-level RSE overview: what CIRO is testing, topic weights, common question styles, and a simple prep loop (with links to official CIRO materials).
• RSE FAQ — Common Questions for CIRO’s Retail Securities Exam
  Answers to common RSE questions: what CIRO is testing, how to study efficiently, how this hub is organized, and where to find official CIRO materials.
• RSE Mock Exams & Practice Exam Questions | CIRO Retail Securities Exam
  RSE practice questions and timed mock exams for CIRO's Retail Securities Exam (RSE). Detailed explanations + drills. 120 Q / 3 hours. Free preview.
• RSE Resources — Official CIRO Links and Study Materials
  Official resources for CIRO’s Retail Securities Exam (RSE), plus practical study pointers and Mastery Securities app links.
• RSE Study Plan (30 / 60 / 90 Days)
  30/60/90-day RSE study plans aligned to CIRO topic weights. Weekly focus + what to drill, with links to the syllabus, cheat sheet, and timed mock exams.
• RSE Syllabus — Learning Objectives by Topic
  RSE syllabus checklist: CIRO learning objectives by topic + weights. Use it to plan study time and map practice questions to outcomes.
• RSE Updates — Changes to This Study Hub
  Update log for the Mastery Exam Prep RSE hub: syllabus/curriculum changes, new pages, and practice rollout notes.