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Series 65 practice exams
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Full 130-question Series 65 simulations and an eleven-part study guide mapped to the NASAA content outline, with an answer and explanation after every question.
- 8practice exams
- 1,040original questions
- 11study-guide parts
- 4lessons
Start here
Sit Series 65 Practice Exam 1 cold.
Before you study anything, take a full exam. The tally tells you where to spend your hours; guessing does not.
- 01Keep a sheet of paper beside you. Write your answer before the reveal.
- 02Each question is on screen for 15 seconds. Pause if you need longer, but note it.
- 03Mark the domain of every miss as you go, not at the end.
- 04Score the 130 questions and tally by section. 92 correct is the pass line; aim for 110 before you book the real exam.
Content domains
Where the 130 questions come from.
Every mock exam is weighted the way the real exam is. Score yourself by domain rather than by total: a heavy domain costs you the pass faster than a light one.
Score the 130 questions and tally by section. 92 correct is the pass line; aim for 110 before you book the real exam.
Library
All 8 practice exams.
Each one is a different set of 130 questions. Sit them in order and compare your domain tallies from one to the next.
| No. | Cover | Title | Format | Questions | Runtime | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S65-E01 | Series 65 Practice Exam 1by section, every answer explained | Practice exam | 130 | 56:48 | 26 Aug 2026 | |
| S65-E02 | Series 65 Practice Exam 2by section, every answer explained | Practice exam | 130 | 56:23 | 27 Aug 2026 | |
| S65-E03 | Series 65 Practice Exam 3by section, every answer explained | Practice exam | 130 | 56:05 | 27 Aug 2026 | |
| S65-E04 | Series 65 Practice Exam 4by section, every answer explained | Practice exam | 130 | 56:34 | 27 Aug 2026 | |
| S65-E05 | Series 65 Practice Exam 5by section, every answer explained | Practice exam | 130 | 56:04 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| S65-E06 | Series 65 Practice Exam 6by section, every answer explained | Practice exam | 130 | 56:15 | 23 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-E07 | Series 65 Practice Exam 7by section, every answer explained | Practice exam | 130 | 55:23 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| S65-E08 | Series 65 Practice Exam 8by section, every answer explained | Practice exam | 130 | 55:12 | 31 Aug 2026 |
Study guide
The whole exam, in eleven parts.
Part 1 explains the exam: its format, scoring, content weights and a study plan. Parts 2 to 11 teach it topic by topic, from economics to ethics. After a practice exam, watch the parts behind your weakest section.
| No. | Cover | Title | Format | Questions | Runtime | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S65-G01 | Exam Explained (2026)Format, Scoring, Content Weights & Study Plan | Study guide | — | 14:49 | 21 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-G02 | Economics & Analysis (2026)Yield Curves, Ratios, Charts | Study guide | — | 22:32 | 21 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-G03 | Orders, Margin & Equity Securities (2026) | Study guide | — | 17:32 | 22 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-G04 | Bonds Explained (2026)Yields, Duration, MBS | Study guide | — | 12:51 | 22 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-G05 | Mutual Funds & ETFs (2026)Share Classes, Breakpoints, NAV | Study guide | — | 10:57 | 22 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-G06 | Annuities & Insurance (2026)Fixed, Variable, Indexed | Study guide | — | 10:20 | 22 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-G07 | Alternatives, Options & Crypto (2026)REITs, Hedge Funds, Puts | Study guide | — | 10:00 | 22 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-G08 | Suitability & Portfolio Theory (2026)CAPM, Sharpe, Allocation | Study guide | — | 18:50 | 22 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-G09 | Retirement & Tax (2026)IRAs, RMDs, Capital Gains | Study guide | — | 21:49 | 23 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-G10 | Securities Law (2026)Advisers Act, NSMIA, De Minimis | Study guide | — | 18:32 | 23 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-G11 | Ethics & Compliance (2026)Fiduciary Duty, Custody, AML, ADV | Study guide | — | 25:20 | 23 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-C01 | Every Series 65 cheat sheet in 10 minutesFormulas, exam traps, numbers | Cheat sheet | — | 9:41 | 5 Sep 2026 |
Lessons
Four videos, one for each section.
The first study guide: one video for each of the exam's four sections, with its weight. Under two hours in all, against about three for the eleven parts, so a quicker review before test day.
| No. | Cover | Title | Format | Questions | Runtime | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S65-L01 | Study Guide Part 1Economic Factors and Business Information | Lesson | — | 27:01 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| S65-L02 | Study Guide Part 2Investment Vehicle Characteristics | Lesson | — | 35:16 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| S65-L03 | Study Guide Part 3Client Recommendations and Strategies | Lesson | — | 26:05 | 1 Sep 2026 | |
| S65-L04 | Study Guide Part 4Laws, Regulations, and Ethics | Lesson | — | 26:40 | 1 Sep 2026 |
Questions
Before you start.
Are these real Series 65 questions?
No. They are original questions written to the NASAA content outline, weighted by section the way the real exam is.
Why 15 seconds when the exam gives about 77?
The drills overshoot on purpose. Training at a fraction of the real allowance buys back the seconds you spend second-guessing on test day.
What score means I am ready?
92 of 130 scored items is the NASAA pass line. 110 is our own benchmark for booking the exam: a margin, not a rule.
Where should I start?
Sit Practice Exam 1 cold and tally by section. Then watch the study-guide parts behind your weakest section before the next exam; Part 1 explains the exam itself.
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