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NASAA Series 65 Study Guide (2026)
This is the free study guide for the NASAA Series 65 exam — the same content areas the exam tests, written to the official outline. Read any chapter online free below, then drill the material with 1163+ free practice questions and a full timed mock exam.
Last updated: August 2026.
Open the full study guideEvery chapter, in one place — free to read online.The 4 chapters
- 1Laws, Regulations, and Ethics30% of the exam
- 2Client Recommendations and Portfolio Strategies30% of the exam
- 3Investment Vehicle Characteristics25% of the exam
- 4Economic Factors and Business Information15% of the exam
Practice what you read
Reading is step one; recalling it under exam pressure is what passes. Drill free NASAA Series 65 practice questions, then sit a full timed mock exam.

Studying in order?
In the Series 65 guide: A named exam-traps list in each of the 14 chapters. Practice here stays free.
Educational summary, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm current details with NASAA — North American Securities Administrators Association. Last updated: August 2026.