Exam Preparation
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Series 3 Exam (National Commodities Futures Exam)
Standard Set: This self-study set blends both traditional and e-learning
to enhance your comprehension and retention of theory, concepts and
calculations. Plus the books included in the set will become a professional
desk reference set, once you pass the National Commodities Futures Exam - Series
3 Exam. Click for more information regarding
the Series 3 exam. This is our most popular self-study set,
and is used by both major financial firms worldwide and U.S. regulators
to prepare for the Series 3 Exam. The Standard Set includes everything you
need to prepare yourself for and to pass the exam!
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Set includes 2 textbooks plus
Series 3 PassMaster, a Web-tutorial
with unlimited practice tests.
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Futures and Options is a
237-page textbook developed by practitioners and covers the fundamentals
of the markets in a well outlined and concise format. It is an essential part
of preparing for the market knowledge portion of the Series 3 Exam, covering
all aspects of futures and options, and underlying cash markets for both physical
commodities and financial instruments. This text includes over 230
questions and answers to test your understanding and retention of the
concepts and testable content.
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Guide to U.S. Futures Regulation is
a 112-page text that covers U.S. regulatory structure. It summarizes the rules and
professional conduct requirements of both the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
and National Futures Association. This Guide prepares candidates for the regulatory
portion of the Series 3 Exam and includes over 275 questions and detailed commentary.
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Series 3 PassMaster is a
comprehensive, Web-tutorial and exam simulator that covers the market knowledge and
regulatory components of the Series 3 test. PassMaster has two distinct components
to help you customize and streamline study time, and refine your test-taking
skills. Features include:
- A 600+ question database, reinforced with new and more challenging questions
- A tutorial divided according to the 10 subject areas covered in the Series 3 Exam
- Detailed explanations accompanying each tutorial question
- Exam simulations and screen layout modeled after the actual exam
- Scoring that mirrors the actual exam
Demo Series 3 PassMaster for free.
NOTE: PassMaster is provided as a single-user license and is valid for 6-months
from date of purchase. Access is nontransferable to another person and cannot be shared.
Cost: $209, plus $15 shipping each (in the U.S.) or actual
postage (International). International postage will be quoted
to you via email prior to billing and shipment.
For volume orders please contact the IFM at 202.223.1528.
Basic Set: The self-study set includes two textbooks - Futures and Options and Guide
to U.S. Futures Regulation - which will become a professional desk reference set,
once you pass the National Commodities Futures Exam - Series 3 Exam.
This basic set includes:
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Futures and Options is a 237-page
textbook developed by practitioners that covers the fundamentals of the markets in a
well-outlined and concise format. It is essential part of preparing for the
market knowledge portion of the Series 3 Exam, covering all aspects of futures
and options, and underlying cash markets for both physical commodities and financial
instruments. This text includes over 230 questions and answers to test your
understanding and retention of the concepts and testable content.
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Guide to U.S. Futures Regulation is
a 112-page text that covers U.S. regulatory structure. It summarizes the rules and professional
conduct requirements of both the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and National Futures
Association. This Guide prepares candidates for the regulatory portion of the Series 3 Exam
and includes over 275 questions and detailed commentary to test your understanding and
retention of the rule and requirement and testable content.
Cost: $145, plus $15 shipping each (in the U.S.) or actual postage
(International). International postage will be quoted to you via email
prior to billing and shipment.
For volume orders please contact the IFM at 202.223.1528.
Futures & Options Series 3 Live Course: IFM's two-day course which included two textbooks -
Futures and Options and Guide to U.S. Futures Regulation - plus Series 3
PassMaster. For course details and cost click here.
Series 31 (Futures Managed Fund Examination)
Pass the Series 31 licensing exam and diversify your clients' portfolios with managed futures! Our
exam-focused study manual is a 95-page text divided into four chapters, and includes a glossary
plus 132 study questions with answer rationale to test your understanding and retention of the
concepts and testable content. The Series 31 exam is only available to those individuals who have
successfully completed the FINRA's General Securities Representative Examination (Series 7). Click for
more information regarding the Series 31 exam.
Cost: $39, plus $10 shipping each (in the U.S.) or actual
postage (International). International postage will be quoted to you
via email prior to billing and shipment.
For volume orders please contact the IFM at 202.223.1528.
Series 32 Exam (Limited Futures Examination - Regulations)
The Guide to U.S. Futures Regulation is the study manual for individuals
preparing for the NFA Series 32 exam. This is an abridged exam encompassing regulation
portion of the Series 3 exam for qualified individuals currently registered in the UK and Canada.
Click for more information
regarding the Series 32 exam.
The 112-page text covers U.S. regulatory structure, and summarizes the rules and
professional conduct requirements of both the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
and National Futures Association. It includes over 275 questions and detailed
commentary to test your understanding and retention of the rule and requirement and testable content.
Cost: $59 plus $10 shipping each (in the U.S.) or actual
postage (International). International postage will be quoted to
you via email prior to billing and shipment.
For volume orders please contact the IFM at 202.223.1528.