An hour or two a day, every day: that modest habit is what actually passes the RSE exam. In 2026, TestkingPDF gives CIRO Retail Securities candidates 122 practice questions engineered for exactly that kind of steady effort.
CIRO RSE Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | CIRO (Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Retail Securities Exam |
| Exam Number: | RSE |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Exam Price: | 475 CAD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100–120 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Valid while registered; subject to continuing education requirements |
| Available Languages: | French, English |
| Exam Format: | Proctored online or on-site, Multiple-choice questions |
| Exam Duration: | 150–180 |
| Related Certifications: | Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) |
| Recommended Training: | Official RSE Syllabus and Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Prometric Scheduling CIRO Exam Hub – Retail Securities Exam |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctoring or in-person at Prometric test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Must have passed the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ciro.ca/registered-individuals/proficiency/exam-hub/retail-securities-exam |
CIRO RSE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Portfolio Construction and Managed Accounts | 10–14% | - Registered account types - Asset allocation and risk metrics |
| Topic 2: KYC and Suitability | 20–24% | - Suitability determination and documentation - Client information collection and updates |
| Topic 3: Structured Products | 10–14% | - Product types and risk profiles - Applicable regulatory rules |
| Topic 4: Equities | 18–22% | - Trading mechanics and market structure - Equity product features and risks |
| Topic 5: Fixed Income | 18–22% | - Bond characteristics and pricing - GICs and other retail fixed-income products |
| Topic 6: Mutual Funds and ETFs | 20–24% | - Fund structures and disclosure documents - Suitability and sales obligations |
| Topic 7: Trade Execution and Market Integrity | 8–12% | - Order routing and best execution - Prohibited practices and compliance |
| Topic 8: Client Monitoring and Relationship Management | 8–12% | - Complaint handling procedures - Performance reporting and CRM2 |
RSE Exam FAQ: Pooling Efforts With CIRO Candidates
CIRO Retail Securities is an official CIRO (Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization) certification exam, registered under the code RSE. Passing it awards the Retail Securities Exam (RSE) certification, a credential at the Professional level. It also connects to Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE). Successfully passing matters to every candidate because the credential keeps working for your career long after exam day.
You will answer 100–120 questions within 150–180 on the CIRO Retail Securities exam. That combination rewards candidates who practiced under realistic timing, so make timed sessions in the TestkingPDF engine a daily habit; one to two hours a day is enough when every minute rehearses the real thing.
CIRO Retail Securities requires 60% to pass, and official registration costs 475 CAD. Since every retake charges 475 CAD again, diligent daily practice is the cheapest strategy available. Let your TestkingPDF practice scores confirm readiness across several consecutive sessions before you book.
CIRO (Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization) recommends the following training for CIRO Retail Securities candidates.
Training broadens your technology knowledge; the 122 practice questions in the TestkingPDF RSE package sharpen it into exam-day scoring ability.
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One logistics note: the exam is delivered Online remote proctoring or in-person at Prometric test centers.
Must have passed the Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE)
Vendor requirements do change, so verify the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
The CIRO Retail Securities blueprint covers 8 domains, with the largest being Equities (18–22%), Client Monitoring and Relationship Management (8–12%), and Fixed Income (18–22%). The full topic list is above on this page; it tells you exactly where your daily hour or two earns the most marks.
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CIRO Retail Securities Sample Questions:
An Investment Dealer has completed their investigation of a client's complaint. What is the correct next step?
- A. Close the complaint upon completion of the investigation
- B. Discuss with the client as and when they request an update
- C. Call the client to discuss the findings with them personally
- D. Respond in writing with the investigation results and final decision
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Ten Canadian depositary receipts (CDRs) represent the economic exposure of one underlying foreign share.
An investor owns 1,500 CDRs. How many underlying-share equivalents does the position represent?
- A. 15,000
- B. 15
- C. 150
- D. 100
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which of the following is a requirement under securities regulations for debt issuers in Canadian debt markets?
- A. Debt issuers must maintain capital to at least the value of debt in issue
- B. Debt issuers must provide timely disclosure of material changes
- C. Debt issuers must file audited annual financial statements
- D. Debt issuers must include a detailed risk disclosure in their offering documents
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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A company has total liabilities of $500,000 and total shareholder's equity of $200,000 for the previous year. If the total liabilities grew by 20% and total shareholder's equity grew by 50% in the current year, what is the debt-to-equity ratio for 2025?
- A. 2.00
- B. 2.50
- C. 3.00
- D. 1.50
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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A zero-coupon bond will pay $1,000 at maturity in four years and currently trades for $780. What is its approximate annual compound yield?
- A. 5.13%
- B. 7.80%
- C. 6.41%
- D. 4.00%
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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