Series 3 — National Commodities Futures Examination
The NFA National Commodities Futures Exam (Series 3) qualifies you to solicit customers, customer orders, or customer funds on behalf of a futures commission merchant, retail foreign exchange dealer, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, or commodity pool operator. It also qualifies you to manage other individuals who sell commodities or futures contracts. There are no prerequisites to take the Series 3 exam, and you do not need to be sponsored. Read more Series 3 FAQs.
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- RECOMMENDED STUDY TIME: 60-80 hours
- EXAM LENGTH: 125 questions
- EXAM TIME: 2 hours & 30 minutes
- PASSING SCORE: 70%
- TAKING EXAM: Testing is done via Prometric
MATERIALS
The NFA Series 3 National Commodities Futures Examination requires a high standard of knowledge and competency. "The Solomon Exam Prep Guide to the Series 3" will help you tackle the Series 3 exam by focusing on the most important and difficult concepts of the exam.
The NFA Series 3 National Commodities Futures Examination requires a high standard of knowledge and competency. "The Solomon Exam Prep Guide to the Series 3" will help you tackle the Series 3 exam by focusing on the most important and difficult concepts of the exam. The Series 3 Study Guide includes practice questions and answers after each chapter, information about the exam, and helpful study tips.
Chapters include:
- Trading in Commodity Futures
- Trading in Interest Rate Futures
- Foreign Exchange Futures, Stock Futures, and Futures Spreads
- Simple Options and The Futures Market
- Hedging With Multiple Options
- Futures Price and Market Analysis
- Registration, Regulation, and Disciplinary Procedures
The Study Guide is available in your online Solomon account (this digital guide requires Internet connection and is not downloadable).
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I initially studied using a different exam prep course (The Securities Institute of America). I waited until I consistently passed the practice exams with a score over 90% before I took the actual exam and unfortunately I failed the exam on my first attempt. I discovered and purchased the Solomon Exam Prep and immediately noticed the studying material was more in depth. I waited until my practice exam score was consistently over 85% and I went to take the actual exam and passed. Thank you so much!! (Series 3)
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What does the Series 3 qualify me to do?
A Series 3 license qualifies individuals to solicit customers, customer orders or customer funds on behalf of a futures commission merchant, retail foreign exchange dealer, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor or commodity pool operator. It also qualifies individuals to manage other individuals who sell commodities or futures contracts.
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Do I need to be sponsored to take the Series 3 exam?
No. If you’re not employed by a firm, you can still register to take the exam by paying the fee and opening an exam enrollment window via FINRA’s Test Enrollment Services System.
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How long should I prepare for the Series 3 exam?
We recommend studying 60-80 hours over a four-week period.
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Does the Series 3 have any prerequisites?
No.
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