Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
Open Exam Prep
Open Exam Prep: Mastering Financial ExamsThe path to becoming a certified financial professional is known for its difficulty, and finding high-quality, accessible study material shouldn't be the hardest part. Created by Ran Chen—an AI application enthusiast, Financial Advisor, and holder of the EA (Tax), Life Insurance, Series 6/63/65, and CFP® designations—this podcast was born from personal experience. Having navigated these challenging exams himself, Ran realized the need for better resources and created Open Exam Prep as a free solution for aspiring professionals. Each episode breaks down...
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Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
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31 okt. 2026
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[SIE] 3, Economic Indicators 11.12.2025 3:43
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The difference between leading, lagging, and coincident economic indicato...
[SIE] 2, Primary vs Secondary Markets 10.12.2025 3:29
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam exam. In this episode you will learn: - The core function of the primary market as the source of new capital...
[SIE] 1, Introduction to Capital Markets 09.12.2025 3:12
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The fundamental role of capital markets in connecting investors with busi...
[Investment] 10, Market Indices 11.04.2025 3:51
Dow Jones is price-weighted, while S&P 500 is value-weighted, reflecting different market aspects. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 9, Investment Policy Statement 11.04.2025 4:03
Guides investment decisions by outlining client objectives, risk tolerance, and constraints. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 27, Convertible Bonds 11.04.2025 4:02
Bonds convertible into predetermined shares, offering potential for equity upside. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 28, Property Valuation 11.04.2025 3:56
Uses net operating income and capitalization rate to determine property value. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 7, Security Regulations 11.04.2025 4:25
Governed by acts like the Securities Act of 1933 and 1934, regulating primary and secondary markets. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 8, Money Market Securities 11.04.2025 4:10
Include CDs, Treasury Bills, and commercial paper, each providing short-term liquidity with low risk. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 26, Preferred Stock 11.04.2025 3:52
Combines equity and debt features, providing fixed dividends without maturity dates. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 25, Bond Immunization 11.04.2025 3:56
Strategy that matches bond durations to investment time horizons to reduce interest rate risk. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 5, Dividend Dates 11.04.2025 3:45
Ex-dividend date determines eligibility for dividends; stocks must be purchased before this date to qualify. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep....
[Investment] 6, Stock Splits 11.04.2025 3:58
Increase shares and reduce stock price, affecting the number of shares and price per share post-split. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 23, Original Issue Discount 11.04.2025 3:38
Bonds issued below par must accrete the discount annually for tax purposes. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 24, Yield Curve Theories 11.04.2025 3:50
Explain yield curve shapes based on liquidity preference, market segmentation, and interest rate expectations. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-pre...
[Investment] 17, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) 11.04.2025 3:48
Relates risk and return using beta, helping in asset pricing and portfolio management. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 18, Portfolio Performance Measures 11.04.2025 3:46
Include Sharpe, Treynor, and Jensen's Alpha, evaluating risk-adjusted returns. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 22, Accrued Interest 11.04.2025 3:38
Buyers of bonds pay sellers for interest accrued since the last coupon payment. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 21, Yield Measures 11.04.2025 3:47
Include coupon rate, current yield, and yield to maturity, each providing different insights into bond returns. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-pr...
[Investment] 19, Efficient Market Hypothesis 11.04.2025 4:00
Assumes markets efficiently reflect all available information, making consistent outperformance challenging. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep....
[Investment] 20, Bond Duration 11.04.2025 3:39
Indicates a bond's sensitivity to interest rate changes, with higher duration implying greater volatility. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.co...
[Investment] 13, Correlation Coefficient 11.04.2025 3:59
Indicates how two assets move relative to each other, aiding diversification strategies. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 14, Beta 11.04.2025 3:54
Measures systematic risk, or sensitivity to market movements, relative to the market. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
[Investment] 15, Systematic vs. Unsystematic Risk 11.04.2025 3:42
Systematic risk is market-wide and undiversifiable; unsystematic risk is firm-specific and diversifiable. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com...
[Investment] 16, Modern Portfolio Theory 11.04.2025 4:00
Focuses on maximizing returns for a given risk level, using concepts like the efficient frontier. -- The CFP Exam is known for its difficulty, and as I embark on this learning journey, I’ve found it to be quite challenging. I created this podcast to document my study notes, and I hope you find them helpful in your own preparation. -- More Exam Prep Content Visit: https://open-exam-prep.com/
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