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25th Aug 2026

Series 7 Exam Prep 80, Diversification, Correlation, and Asset Allocation

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Why owning many stocks in the same sector isn't true diversification and how the Series 7 tests this concept. - How to use correlation, from -1 to +1, to select assets that maximize diversification benefits. - The critical distinction between unsystematic (diversifiable) risk and systematic (non-diversifiable) market risk, a frequent exam topic. - The difference between long-term Strategic Asset Allocation (passive) and short-term Tactical Asset Allocation (active). - A simple mnemonic to remember the difference: Strategic is Static, Tactical is Transactional. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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Open Exam Prep: Mastering Financial Exams

The 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 complex major exam topics into clear, digestible lessons, covering everything from tax planning and estate strategies to retirement solutions and investment principles. Whether you’re studying during your commute, workout, or downtime, we are here to guide you—one question, one topic, one victory at a time.

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