Series 24 — General Securities Principal exam topics — the 5 content areas by weight
The Series 24 — General Securities Principal exam is built from 5 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. Weights reflect the official content outline.
General Broker-Dealer Activities
30%Supervision, net capital, records, AML
Customer-Related Activities
21%KYC, Reg BI, margin, complaints
Trading & Market Making
21%Best execution, order handling, manipulation
Investment Banking & Research
22%Underwriting, Reg M, analyst independence
Registration & Personnel Management
6%U4/U5, qualification, CE
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Content-area weights reflect the official Series 24 — General Securities Principal content outline. Confirm current details with FINRA — Series 24 exam. Study aid, not a substitute for the official material. Last updated: August 2026.