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Series 3 Syllabus — Blueprint & Learning Objectives

Series 3 syllabus mapped to topic areas with quick links to targeted practice.

Use this syllabus as a checklist and work from highest-weight to lowest-weight areas.

What’s covered

Part 1A - Futures Markets, Contracts, and Core Terminology (25%)

Core objectives

  • Detailed learning objectives for this topic are being finalized. Use topic drills to practice this area while syllabus expansion is in progress.

Part 1B - Margin, Settlement, Orders, and Price Analysis (22%)

Core objectives

  • Detailed learning objectives for this topic are being finalized. Use topic drills to practice this area while syllabus expansion is in progress.

Part 1C - Hedging, Spreads, Speculation, and Options Strategies (24%)

Core objectives

  • Detailed learning objectives for this topic are being finalized. Use topic drills to practice this area while syllabus expansion is in progress.

Part 2 - Regulations (CFTC/NFA), Compliance, and Disclosures (29%)

Core objectives

  • Detailed learning objectives for this topic are being finalized. Use topic drills to practice this area while syllabus expansion is in progress.

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