Pass the 6: A Training Guide for the NASD Series 6 Exam
Pass the 6: A Training Guide for the NASD Series 6 Exam
Do the terms collaterized mortgage obligation, subordinated debenture, and pass-through certificate give you a headache? Do you need to take the Series 6 exam? If you can answer yes to both of these questions, then you’ve come to the right place. Robert Walker, a professional trainer who specializes in the NASD/NASAA Series 6, 63, 65/66, and 7 exams, has written this book for those who are about to brave the Series 6 examination. Armed with an M.F.A. in writing and a B.A. in English, Walker has managed to translate Securities-ese into plain English, with a liberal dash of humor. This must-have book guides you through the intricacies of the Series 6 exam. Walker takes the exam apart piece by piece, and explains terms and concepts with a sense of humor and ease not found in other exam guides. He shows you, step-by-step, how not to be misled by the questions. Pass the 6 includes two complete 100-question practice finals, a handy glossary, a final checklist/studysheet, and even a bonus section on trusts, estates, and gifts, along with its own set of questions. Plus you’ll find that Robert directs you to his web site, where he offers updates, downloads, and other helpful information. Once you’ve finished this book, you will be able to take the test with confidence!
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great Review Book
To say this study guide book can completely replace the study materials provided by employers is a stretch, but it’s safe to say that this book helped reinforce tested information.
By the time a new book is out, regulations have changed. Because this book was published in 2006, it’s a good study guide for basic knowledge but not all of the specifics are still valid in 2009. As I read my employer’s study material, the Series 6 preparation class materials and this book, the rules are changing around me: Tax figures have changed, retirement plan rules have changed and mortgage-backed securities are a joke.
Luckily, the test doesn’t nitpick and I still passed even with using slightly dated study materials.
If I ever see Robert Walker on the streets of Manhattan, I owe him a beer! We English majors turned registered reps have to stick together.
5 Stars GREAT BOOK - EASY TO READ - PASSED THE FIRST TRY
I wanted to write and thank Mr. Walker for writing this book. I worked in Healthcare IT and have a master’s degree so I’ve taken lots of tests in my life …. the series 6 is the most difficult I’ve taken. However with Mr. Walker’s material I passed the first time studying only 3 weeks and taking weekends off. He makes very boring material interesting and you will catch yourself laughing out loud sometimes as his humor. If you want to pass the first or next time you take the series 6 this is a must read.
5 Stars Use this one to pass!!!
I recently decided it was time to pursue a new career in financial services and in order to do so I needed to pass the Series Six. This is not very easy, in fact, I didn’t think I could pass. I failed on the first try and figured I needed something that would help someone like me who has never done this stuff and doesn’t speak this languge. In the past, I usually tuned out financial talk.
I got a copy of Pass the 6 because it looked like it was in the language I speak…”human.” It was, and it was even funny at times too. Guess what? I passed with flying colors today!!!
The book also covers things that will really be on the test. The other book I used on my first try helped me with about 60 percent of the questions that are actually on the test.
The author acutally answered a few of my questions through e-mail. That’s a first!!! I’ve never been able to chat with the author while I’m reading his book. I really got the sense he genuinely wanted me to pass.
Bottom line, this is the one that will get you the 70 or above you need to pass. The others may, but this one will. I knew none of this before and now I feel like Warren Buffett Jr.!!!
5 Stars An absolute lifesaver
I consider myself kind of a smart guy, but the Kaplan materials made my brain hurt. I was really suffering through my studying. Then along comes this book with tidbits such as this:
“a variable annuity is really just a mutual fund investment that grows tax deferred.”
Oh yeah. Now that makes sense. Why couldn’t the competitor products state this so clearly? I read page after page of competitor materials and didn’t REALLY understand what an annuity was until I read that one simple sentence I quoted above.
This book is full of this sort of thing. Everything explained so you can actually understand it.
Bottom line: I got a 92 on my Series 6. I’m happy I got this guide.
5 Stars I know I will pass after reading this book.
I’m very happy with the book I received. The information is written in clear, understandable terms. The author discusses what is on the series 6 test and uses examples and humor to help with understanding the concepts, as well as, practice tests. I know I will be able to pass the test after reading this book.
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