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Finra SIE Exam - Topic 6 Question 21 Discussion

Under FINRA rules, which of the following activities is not considered an outside business activity (OBA)?
D) Passively investing in a multifamily house for rental purposes
A) Selling real estate
B) Selling health insurance
C) Professionally refereeing athletic events

Finra SIE Exam - Topic 6 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for Finra's SIE exam
Question #: 21
Topic #: 6
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Under FINRA rules, which of the following activities is not considered an outside business activity (OBA)?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Outside Business Activity Definition: Per FINRA Rule 3270, an OBA involves compensated business activities outside the scope of the RR's role at their firm. Passive investments are excluded because they do not require active involvement.

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A, B, and C: Selling real estate, selling insurance, and refereeing are considered OBAs as they involve active participation and compensation.

FINRA Rule 3270 (Outside Business Activities): FINRA Rule 3270.


by Lorita at Apr 03, 2026, 10:28 AM

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Ariel
28 days ago
Makes sense. I feel confident about this question now.
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Heike
1 month ago
Exactly! Less risk of conflict with FINRA.
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Mona
1 month ago
They require more involvement. D is just investing.
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Ariel
1 month ago
But A and B seem like OBAs too. Why not?
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Heike
2 months ago
Agreed, D doesn't involve active management.
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Mona
2 months ago
I think D is the answer. It's passive.
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Lazaro
2 months ago
Really? I’m surprised that passive investing isn’t included.
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Lindsey
2 months ago
I thought selling health insurance was also an OBA.
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Melda
2 months ago
Wait, how is selling real estate an OBA? Seems odd.
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Lorrie
4 months ago
Totally agree, D is the right choice!
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Barrett
4 months ago
D is not considered an OBA.
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Romana
5 months ago
I recall that activities like refereeing might not be classified as OBAs, but I can't remember the specifics.
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Johnathon
5 months ago
I practiced a similar question where selling insurance was considered an OBA. I wonder if that applies here too.
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Bernardine
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like selling real estate could be an OBA. I need to double-check that.
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Deeann
5 months ago
I think I remember that passive investments aren't considered OBAs, so I might go with D.
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