Series 6 Exam — Mock Exams & Practice Tests

Prepare for the FINRA Series 6 (Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative) with a blueprint-aligned syllabus, high-yield cheat sheet, authoritative resources, and exam-style practice.

The Series 6 (Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative Qualification Exam) is a representative-level FINRA exam focused on packaged products and variable contracts—especially mutual funds, variable annuities, variable life, and municipal fund securities (e.g., 529 plans).

Key points:

  • Sponsorship required: you must be associated with a FINRA member firm (or other applicable SRO member firm) to sit for Series 6.
  • Corequisite: you must pass SIE + Series 6 to obtain the Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products registration.

Use this hub as your study flow:

  • Overview: exam format, timing, score, and what’s tested
  • Syllabus: blueprint → functions → learning objectives (practice links included)
  • Cheatsheet: mutual fund math, variable product concepts, fees, and high-yield traps
  • Practice: timed mocks + targeted drills
  • FAQ: eligibility, SIE relationship, and logistics
  • Resources: official FINRA links and the content outline PDF
  • Updates: content changes and syllabus mapping updates

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