The Boston Institute of Finance Stockbroker Course: Series 7 and 63 Test Prep + CD [Paperback]

Boston Institute of Finance (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471712353 | ISBN-13: 978-0471712350 | Publication Date: May 6, 2005

Get the all-in-one product that provides preparation information for the two tests necessary to sell stocks: the Series 7 and Series 63 exams.

The Boston Institute of Finance Stockbroker Course combines the industry?s premier print study guide with access to the industry?s premier online test-prep materials. This unique course has become one of the best products available for exam preparation by providing the core knowledge needed to pass. The study guide chapters parallel the content of the exams, each chapter includes review questions, and the companion CD-ROM features a sample final exam and tips that will sharpen your skills even further. If you're looking to pass both the Series 7 and Series 63 exams, this is the only guide you will need.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The Boston Institute of Finance Stockbroker Course is the premiere study guide for the securities industry. This unique program has combined the study materials required for the NASD Series 7 and Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examinations to make your study easier and more comprehensive.

Study guide chapters are designed to parallel the content of the exams

Each chapter includes review questions and provides the core knowledge necessary to pass the exams

The companion CD-ROM includes a sample final exam and tips that will help sharpen your skills even further

If you're planning to pass both the Series 7 and Series 63 exams, the Boston Institute of Finance Stockbroker Course is the only guide you'll need to succeed.

"A very easy-to-use learning tool."
—Ben Tutschulte, District Manager, Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.

"Follow the program, do all the necessary assignments, and the results will be very positive."
—Don Berchem, Cabot Group, Inc.

"A good investment."
—Ty Pugh, LTC Capstone

About the Author

The BOSTON INSTITUTE OF FINANCE (BIF) (www.Bostonifi.com) develops and distributes multimedia and interactive learning solutions for professionals in the financial services industry. BIF possesses the largest digital repository of training material in the industry and manages the certification and training programs of thousands of corporate and individual learners in the United States and around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (May 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471712353
• ISBN-13: 978-0471712350
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #634,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Typos and unorganized, August 28, 2005

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J. Myers (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Boston Institute of Finance Stockbroker Course: Series 7 and 63 Test Prep + CD (Paperback)

As other reviews have stated, this book may be cheaper, but it is unfortunately disappointing. I have been studying for over two months now and while I believe I will pass, I believe it is more through my background than this book. Yes, the book is boring, but then again so is the Series 7 and 63 (its a right of passage, not an actual lesson in being a RR or IA).

Some of the typical typos include math formulas that are incorrect (wrong symbols and wording), outdated percentages (such as the change in capital gains taxation), and sentences that don't quite make sense. Additionally, the book seems to bold words for random reasons, unlike what many are used to, such as definitions.

As for the organization, the book feels as if multiple authors wrote it without asking one another what they were writing about. At some points the chapters are very repetitive, while others make reference to future materials that aren't found.

As for the test CD, some of the questions are just plain wrong and it is easy to think you clicked on an answer when you really didn't and receive a "wrong answer" remark.

My biggest complaint is the feeling that the book isn't as up-to-date as it should be even though it was published in 2005. In a field that can change so quickly, it is essential that the test materials focus on current issues, especially when your future employment depends on the materials presented.

Ultimately, I believe that if you study the materials in this book and really focus you will pass the test. However, will you score a 100% based only on the information in this book? Simply put, "No." I have always been happy with other materials from the Boston Institute of Finance so this was a disappointment.

I would advise going with a Dearborn book.

Follow-up:
Just following up on my review. I did indeed pass the Series 7 & 63, but just barely. Areas that are NOT included with this book are money laundering and the Patriot Act, which are quickly becoming two very large areas on the test. I am now teaching others to take the 6, 7, & 63 and have chosen to go with other materials to teach the students.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I'm sorry that I couldn't give it less than one star, August 24, 2005

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Money Maker (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Boston Institute of Finance Stockbroker Course: Series 7 and 63 Test Prep + CD (Paperback)

This is what I get for trying to save a few dollars. This book is totally unreadable. I couldn't get through one page without falling asleep. It was like someone just came up with a series of random thoughts and put them on paper. There was no organization at all. I would be amazed if one person passed using this book alone.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars LOOK ELSEWHERE!, August 16, 2005

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D. Clough (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Boston Institute of Finance Stockbroker Course: Series 7 and 63 Test Prep + CD (Paperback)

Really??? This volume definitely needs to be cleaned up. There are a number of TYPOS and the software FREEZES my system running XP.