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TAKING THE SERIES 6 EXAM SHORTLY? BE PREPARED FOR QUESTIONS ON MUNICIPAL FUND SECURITIES!

  When preparing for the Series 6 Exam, don't overlook Municipal Fund Securities. More than one Series 6 candidate has sat for test only to be surprised that there were questions on Municipal Fund Securities. First of all, you need to know the different types of these securities, such as 529 Plans, Local Government Investment Pools, and ABLE accounts. Then you need to know the different characteristics of each of these three types. How do I know that the Series 6 Exam contains questions on Municipal Fund Securities? I know this because FINRA's Content Outline for the Series 6 Exam specifically identifies these securities in Section 3.2 as covered by the test. Bob Eder in his  Study for the Series 6 Exam  discusses Municipal Fund Securities in detail. Here is a sample of Bob Eder's treatment: Municipal Fund Securities                            ...