Swiss Stock Exchange Trader Training & Exam Preparation

Q: In which languages can the individual exams be taken?

The exams can be taken in English and German.

Q: What is the best way to prepare for an exam?

SIX Swiss Exchange offers a preparatory course covering the relevant topics for all four exams.

Q: How long do the exams take, and can they be repeated if failed?

The Trader Examination can be retaken any number of times (rebook and payment each time).

Q: What is the success rate?

The multiple-choice exam is taken online using a computer at the participant's premises. The result is shown online at the end of the exam.

Q: Where are the individual exams held, and what is the administrative procedure?

Participants Once the trader/reporting agent is signed up for the exam, the responsible Head Exam (Compliance Officer) at the participant company receives the login details needed for the trader/reporting agent to take the exam. The Compliance Officer is responsible for the proper handling of the exam. SIX Swiss Exchange sends the licence directly to the trader/reporting agent (cc: Head Exam) by e-mail once the exam is passed. Reporting Members At the premises of SIX in Zurich.

Q: What provision will enter into force when trader with the SIX Swiss Exchange license has been deactivated, and needs to be reactivated?

Should the trader re-register at a later date, the evidence that was previously supplied will be recognised if no more than two years have elapsed since the previous registration was surrendered. Once this two-year period has elapsed, the trader must supply evidence of his specialist knowledge by again passing the trader examination.

Q: Are any practice questions available to help prepare for the exam?

Practice questions are available in the form of a self-study test.

Table of Contents

Benefits
Self-Study Documents
Trader Training
Self-Study Test
Trader Examination
Contact

Set the Foundation for Trading on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

With the SIX Swiss Exchange Trader Examination, traders prove that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to trade securities on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

Our module "Trading” provides all the necessary information you will need to successfully pass the exam and get hold of the trading license. To ensure that you are well prepared for the exam, we go through the modules together with you.

Read up on the subject matter before the training.

Are You Ready?

With the help of the modules and our specialised training, you will be optimally prepared for the Swiss Stock Exchange Trader Examination.

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How You Will Benefit

Recognised Trader License

By successfully completing the Trader Examination – recognized across the industry – you will be able to trade on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

Keep Your Knowledge up to Date

With our modules, you keep your Swiss Stock Exchange knowledge up to date.

Advanced Training Opportunities

With our advanced training courses, you can expand your knowledge and thus potentially boost your career.

Which Exam Do You Have to Take?

Passing the trader examination offers several advantages. On the one hand, you receive a trader's licence recognised by the Swiss Stock Exchange, on the other hand, you build up your knowledge or keep it up to date.

As of 1 July 2025, the SIX Swiss Exchange trader examination will follow a new structure: instead of three separate exams, there will be a single exam. Existing Trader Examination for Licensed Traders registrations will be automatically transferred to the new exam structure after a transition period on 15 August 2025.

Trader Examination

you are employed by a SIX Swiss Exchange AG Participant or Reporting Member

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Trader Examination for
Licensed Trader

you are employed by a SIX Swiss Exchange AG Participant or Reporting Member
you hold a recognized license by SIX Swiss Exchange AG
or your SIX Swiss Exchange AG license has expired since 2 years or more

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Trader Examination
for Licensed Senior Trader

you are employed by a SIX Swiss Exchange AG Participant
you hold a recognized license by SIX Swiss Exchange AG
and you have more than 5 years of professional experience without interruption since obtaining your recognized license

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Self-Study Documents

Which preparation documents are relevant?

Module Trading

further documents

* These documents are at your disposal electronically during the exam.

Trader Training

Details Content Registration

Details
Target Audience	Traders who are employed by a SIX Swiss Exchange Participant or a Reporting Member
Duration	1 day for Trader Training
Timetable	09:00 - 16:00 Module Trading
Cost	CHF 1'000 Trader Training
Location	SIX premises in Zurich or Webinar
Language	German and English

Please note that cancellations or postponements must be submitted in writing to Member Education at least one week prior to the training date, otherwise no reimbursement of the fee can be guaranteed.

Trader Training

Module Trading

Market participants
General principles of trading
Technical Connectivity
The Business Day
Exchange Trading
Trading outside of the order book
Matching rules
Alternative Trading
Market Control
Reporting and Publication Requirements
Clearing and settlement
Regulatory Structure of SIX
Ad hoc publicity and disclosure of shareholdings
Penalties and sanctions

Registration Trader Training

Date	Time	Course Language	Location	Booked / Total Available	Cost
29 Jul 2025	08:30 - 17:00	German	Zurich	4 / 12	CHF 1000	Register

On-Site Training

Details Content Booking Request

Details	Training for Traders	Training for Licensed / Senior Traders
Course Duration	1 day	1/2 day
Timetable	09:00 - 13:00 Module Trading 14:00 - 18:00 Module Rules and Regulations	09:00 - 13:00 Module Trading
Cost	CHF 1'500 per person, including training materials	CHF 1'000 per person, including training materials
Location	Provided on-site at the Participant's or Reporting Member's premises.
Languages	German and English

Modules for Trader Training Module for Trader Training for Licensed / Senior Trader

Module Trading

Market participants
General principles of trading
Exchange periods
SWXess (SIX Swiss Exchange platform)
Trading on the order book
Trading outside of the order book
Trading parameters
Clearing and settlement
Matching rules

Module Rules and Regulations

Regulatory Basis
Issuer Regulations
Regulations for Participants and Traders
Surveillance & Enforcement
Sanctions

Module Trading

Market participants
General principles of trading
Exchange periods
SWXess (SIX Swiss Exchange platform)
Trading on the order book
Trading outside of the order book
Trading parameters
Clearing and settlement
Matching rules

Booking Request

Chosen Training

Language* German English

Training for* Trader Licensed / Senior Trader

Your message* Number of people, Preferred dates, etc.

Contact Person

Title* Ms. Mr.

First name* Last name*

Birthday*

E-mail (business)*

Business Phone Number*
International area code

Number

Company Details

Participant Type* Participant Reporting Member

Street, Number*

Zip Code*

City*

Country*

Privacy Statement* I have read the SIX Privacy Statement and accept it.

* Mandatory field

Test Your Knowledge - Self-Study Test

The following self-test helps you to test your level of know-how.

As in the exam they are based on multiple-choice questions.

Self-Study Test Trader Examination

Test your knowledge

Trader Examination

Details Procedure and Exam Structure Registration

Details
Target Audience	Traders who are employed by a SIX Swiss Exchange Participant or a Reporting Member
Duration	1 hours for Trader Examination
Cost	CHF 550 Trader Examination
Location	On-site for Participants At SIX premises for Reporting Members
Language	German and English

Procedure

The exam is conducted:

online at the Participant's premises under the supervision of the responsible Compliance Officer
for Reporting Members and others once a month at SIX premises

The exam is optional for traders of Reporting Members.
You will receive all the necessary information once you have registered.

Exam Structure

multiple-choice exam
Trader Examination: 50 questions
the result is shown online at the end of the exam
pass mark: 70%

Further Information for Head Exams

Should a Participant not be able to provide the necessary infrastructure, the exams can also be conducted in the premises of SIX Zurich under our supervision.

- 18 May 2022
Participant requirements for trader and reporting agent examinations

Examination Registration for Participants

Register for Trader Examination

Examination Registration for Reporting Members and SIX Employees

Register for Trader Examination

Registration as a Trader

Registration authorizes a person to act as a trader on a Participant's behalf.

Note: If no registration as a trader is made within 2 years, the license expires and a shortened exam must be taken (trader exam for licensed traders).

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FAQ

How many questions have to be answered in the individual exams? How long do the exams take, and can they be repeated if failed? What is the best way to prepare for an exam? Are any practice questions available to help prepare for the exam? In which languages can the individual exams be taken? Where are the individual exams held, and what is the administrative procedure?

Participants

Trader Examination:	at the Participant's premises
Reporting Agent Examination:	at the Participant's premises

Once the trader/reporting agent is signed up for the exam, the responsible Head Exam (Compliance Officer) at the participant company receives the login details needed for the trader/reporting agent to take the exam. The Compliance Officer is responsible for the proper handling of the exam. SIX Swiss Exchange sends the licence directly to the trader/reporting agent (cc: Head Exam) by e-mail once the exam is passed.

Reporting Members
At the premises of SIX in Zurich.

What is the success rate? What provision will enter into force when trader with the SIX Swiss Exchange license has been deactivated, and needs to be reactivated? What provision will enter into force when a "Reporting Agent" has been deactivated, and needs to be reactivated?

Evidence of sufficient specialist knowledge is deemed supplied if the reporting agent has passed the examination; Should the reporting agent re-register at a later date, the evidence that was previously supplied will be recognized if no more than two years have elapsed since the previous registration was surrendered. Once this two-year period has elapsed, the reporting agent must supply evidence of his specialist knowledge by passing the examination for Reporting Agents.

Member Education

Our training and advanced training offerings provide you with a wide range of courses on the topics of exchanges and financial markets.
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Trader Examination:	Pass mark 70%
Reporting Agent:	Pass Mark 70%

Trader Examination:	50 questions
Reporting Agent Examination:	25 questions

Trader Examination:	1 hours
Reporting Agent Examination:	1 hour

Set the Foundation for Trading on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

How You Will Benefit

Recognised Trader License

Keep Your Knowledge up to Date

Advanced Training Opportunities

Which Exam Do You Have to Take?

Trader Examination

Trader Examination for Licensed Trader

Trader Examination for Licensed Senior Trader

Self-Study Documents

Module Trading

Trader Training

Trader Training

Module Trading

Registration Trader Training

On-Site Training

Module Trading

Module Rules and Regulations

Module Trading

Booking Request

Chosen Training

Contact Person

Company Details

Test Your Knowledge - Self-Study Test

Self-Study Test Trader Examination

Trader Examination

Procedure

Exam Structure

Further Information for Head Exams

Examination Registration for Participants

Examination Registration for Reporting Members and SIX Employees

Registration as a Trader

FAQ

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The SIX Blog

Company

Trader Examination for
Licensed Trader

Trader Examination
for Licensed Senior Trader