Series 7 Study Guide 2026-2027: the visual exam prep book
A 588-page Series 7 book that teaches the exam instead of just quizzing you: 14 illustrated modules mapped to FINRA's four functions, payoff charts and worked math, and 460 original practice questions with every answer explained.
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- Kindle $9.99
- Paperback $29.99
- 588 pages · 6 x 9 in
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What you get
Learn it visually
Diagrams, payoff charts and step-by-step worked examples for options, margin and SMA, yields, tax-equivalent yield, accrued interest and sales charges.
Check every module
15 practice questions close each module (210 in total), with the right answer and every wrong answer explained, plus exam traps and a one-page summary sheet.
Prove it twice
Two full-length 125-question practice exams weighted like the real test (9 / 11 / 91 / 14), with an answer key and a score by function.
What's inside: 14 modules, 4 FINRA functions
The book follows FINRA's Series 7 content outline. Function 3 is about 73% of the score, so it gets eight of the fourteen modules.
| # | Module | Outline |
|---|---|---|
| Part I · Function 1 · Seeks business · 9 items · 7% | ||
| 01 | Communications with the Public and Prospecting Retail, institutional, correspondence; approvals; seminars; product-specific rules | 1.1 |
| 02 | New Issues: Underwriting, Registration and Exemptions Registration periods, syndicates, spreads, Reg A, Reg D, Rule 144/144A/147 | 1.2 |
| Part II · Function 2 · Opens accounts · 11 items · 9% | ||
| 03 | Account Types, Registrations and Retirement Plans Registrations, IRAs, ERISA plans, 529 and Coverdell, wealth events | 2.1 |
| 04 | Know Your Customer, Reg BI and Account Approval CIP, privacy, authorizations, customer profile, supervision | 2.2–2.4 |
| Part III · Function 3 · Investments & recommendations · 91 items · 73% | ||
| 05 | Equity Securities Common and preferred, rights and warrants, ADRs, markets, equity taxation | 3.2 |
| 06 | Debt Securities, Yields and Corporate Bonds Yields, ratings, convertibles, structured products, OID | 3.2 |
| 07 | Municipal Securities GO vs revenue analysis, notes, refundings, pricing, TEY, MSRB rules | 3.2 |
| 08 | Treasury, Agency and Asset-Backed Securities T-bills to TIPS, STRIPS, agencies, CMOs and CDOs | 3.2 |
| 09 | Packaged Products Mutual funds, ETFs, UITs, variable annuities, REITs, DPPs, hedge funds | 3.2 |
| 10 | Options Positions, premiums, payoff charts, hedges, spreads, straddles, rules | 3.2 |
| 11 | Analysis, Portfolio Theory and Market Indicators Financial statements and ratios, CAPM, technical analysis | 3.1, 3.3 |
| 12 | Taxes, Disclosures, Statements and Records Risk and cost disclosures, gift and estate tax, confirmations, ACATS | 3.3, 3.4 |
| Part IV · Function 4 · Orders & transactions · 14 items · 11% | ||
| 13 | Orders, Trading, Settlement and Complaints Order types, short sales, quotes, good delivery, T+1, errors, arbitration | 4.1–4.3 |
| 14 | Margin Accounts Reg T, maintenance, SMA, buying power, options margin | 4.4 |
| Part V · Prove it · 250 questions | ||
| PE1 | Practice Exam 1 + every answer explained 125 questions weighted like the real exam (9 / 11 / 91 / 14), answer key and score by function | |
| PE2 | Practice Exam 2 + every answer explained 125 more questions, same weighting, full explanations | |
Look inside the book
Real pages from the paperback interior. Click any page to see it full size.
Book or Udemy course? Best: both
They do different jobs. The book teaches; the course drills. The questions in the book were written for the book, so using both gives you more practice, not repeats.
| Series 7 Study Guide (book) | Series 7 Exam Prep (Udemy course) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Learning the material from the start | Timed practice in the final weeks |
| Teaching | 14 illustrated modules, worked math, summary sheets | Explanations inside each question |
| Practice questions | 460 (210 by module + 2 full exams) | 500 in 4 full 125-question exams |
| Format | Kindle ebook or 588-page paperback | Online, timed exam mode, any device |
| Price | Kindle $9.99 · paperback $29.99 | See the current price on Udemy |
| Coming soon on Amazon | See the course → |
Series 7 book FAQ
What is in the Series 7 Study Guide 2026-2027?
588 pages: 14 illustrated modules mapped to FINRA's four Series 7 functions, 15 practice questions at the end of every module (210 in total) and 2 full-length 125-question practice exams, for 460 original questions with every answer explained.
How much does the book cost?
The Kindle ebook launches at $9.99 (Amazon list prices can change) and the paperback is $29.99. The Kindle edition is enrolled in Kindle Unlimited, so members can read it at no extra cost.
Is the book available yet?
It is in review at Amazon. Until it is live, the buttons on this page search Amazon for the title; this page will link straight to the book once it is published.
What are the paperback details?
6 x 9 inches, 588 pages, ISBN 979-8-17-837349-1, published by SERÁ Academy.
Should I get the book or the Udemy course?
They do different jobs. The book teaches the material, with diagrams, payoff charts and worked math, then tests you. The course is 500 timed practice questions in 4 full exams for the final weeks. The questions in the book were written for the book. Many candidates use the book to learn and the course to drill.
Is the book current for 2026?
Yes. It follows FINRA's current Series 7 content outline and covers T+1 settlement, Regulation Best Interest and Form CRS, and FINRA Rule 2210 communications.
Are these real FINRA exam questions?
No. Every question is original and written from FINRA's public Series 7 content outline. Real exam content is confidential.
Is the book affiliated with FINRA?
No. It is an independent study guide by SERÁ Academy and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FINRA.
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SERÁ Academy is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FINRA. FINRA and Series 7 are trademarks of their owners. All questions in the book are original, written from FINRA's public content outline; they are not real exam questions. The book was written with AI assistance and reviewed and edited by SERÁ Academy; diagrams and charts are generated from code. Prices are Amazon list prices and may change; as an independent publisher, SERÁ Academy earns royalties on sales.