NASAA Series 65 exam topics — the 4 content areas by weight
The NASAA Series 65 exam is built from 4 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material, not a figure published by the exam authority.
Laws, Regulations, and Ethics
30%Client Recommendations and Portfolio Strategies
30%Investment Vehicle Characteristics
25%Economic Factors and Business Information
15%Ready to test yourself?
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Content-area weights are PrepPass’s own organization of the material. Where NASAA Series 65 publishes an official outline, check it directly. Confirm current details with NASAA — North American Securities Administrators Association. Study aid, not a substitute for the official material. Last updated: August 2026.