[Series 66] 7, Cash Equivalents and Deposit Protection

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: • Key characteristics of cash equivalents such as Treasury bills, commercial paper, and short-term CDs. • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation coverage limits of $250,000 per depositor, per bank, for each account ownership category. • Securities Investor Protection Corporation protection limits of $500,000 total per customer capacity, with a $250,000 cash sub-cap. • Why money market mutual funds are classified as securities under SIPC coverage rather than cash. • Critical distinctions between FDIC bank deposit insurance, SIPC brokerage liquidation protection, and market loss risk. This podcast is an independent study tool for candidates preparing for the Series 66 exam. Access additional practice tools and questions at https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/series66 and watch video tutorials at https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 14, 2026 https://www.fdic.gov/resources/deposit-insurance/ https://www.sipc.org/for-investors/what-sipc-protects