Passed this Morning.
Series 6 Exam Experience and Tips
A few things I remember from my Series 6 exam that might help others preparing:
Current yield calculation: I had a question asking for the current yield on a mutual fund trading at $10 that pays a $0.25 dividend every quarter. Remember to annualize the dividend before calculating the yield.
Retail communication vs. correspondence: There were questions testing the number of retail investors receiving a communication. The exam can trick you with the exact number 25, so pay close attention to the distinction between retail communication and correspondence.
Suitability and recommendations: I got quite a few questions about client recommendations and suitability. Make sure you understand how to evaluate whether a recommendation is appropriate for a particular client.
Mutual Funds - A lot of Qs from here, especially charges, suitability.
Types of VAs - Atleast 5-6 Qs from here
Niche topics: I also encountered questions from less commonly discussed areas of the syllabus. My advice is to read through the entire exam outline by Finra rather than focusing only on the major topics. You don't necessarily need to memorize every detail, but having a basic understanding of the rules and concepts can help you eliminate incorrect options.