Maybe it’s been a few years since you last took a test. Maybe a lot is riding on your result. Whatever the reason, you’re nervous to attempt the FISD FIA. Before you reschedule for a later date, check out these facts about the exam.

- Over 77% of test takers have passed the FISD FIA on the first attempt. If you’ve studied the syllabus material diligently, you have every reason to expect you’ll pass the exam.
- Your score will never be published. You might want to brag about your result, but FISD will never disclose your scores to anyone other than you.
- Retakes are available. Retakes of the FISD FIA are available for $150 with no waiting period. If you something goes awry, you can always try again.
- You’re not alone. Nearly 1,100 market data professionals have passed the FISD FIA. You can be sure that some of them were even more apprehensive than you are about sitting for a certification exam. Kicking the can down the road didn’t help any of them — bravely attempting the exam is what earned them the credential.
Review your notes and find a nice spot to hang your FISD FIA plaque — you’ve got this!