Institutional Securities Exam · Exam Guide
The ISE 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
Institutional Clients
16 of 100 questions · 16% of the exam
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Element 2
Conflicts & Conduct
8 of 100 questions · 8% of the exam
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Element 3
Fixed Income
12 of 100 questions · 12% of the exam
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Element 4
Equities
13 of 100 questions · 13% of the exam
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Element 5
Securities Analysis & Theory
31 of 100 questions · 31% of the exam
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Element 6
Managed & Other Products
8 of 100 questions · 8% of the exam
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Element 7
Execution & Market Integrity
12 of 100 questions · 12% of the exam
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