Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam · Exam Guide
The CIRE elements, explained
Every element with its official exam weight, what it actually tests, how to study it, and a real practice question with explanations. Weights per the official CIRO syllabus.
Element 1
Regulatory Framework
11 of 110 questions · 10% of the exam
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Element 2
Prospective Client Relationships
11 of 110 questions · 10% of the exam
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Element 3
Scope of Client Relationships
17 of 110 questions · 15.5% of the exam
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Element 4
Client Complaint Handling
6 of 110 questions · 5.5% of the exam
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Element 5
Market & Company Analysis
9 of 110 questions · 8.2% of the exam
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Element 6
Market Integrity & Trade Execution
13 of 110 questions · 11.8% of the exam
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Element 7
Securities & Managed Products
21 of 110 questions · 19.1% of the exam
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Element 8
Derivatives
6 of 110 questions · 5.5% of the exam
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Element 9
Conflicts of Interest & Ethics
16 of 110 questions · 14.5% of the exam
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