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CAIA Pass Rates: How Difficult Are CAIA Exams?

Sophie Macon

21 Nov 2023

CAIA

Are you considering CAIA certification? We often get asked how difficult the CAIA exams actually are. While CAIA pass rates and its historical trend is one way to judge this, it can be tricky to compare difficulty between designations such as CAIA vs CFA as well. CAIA exams are tough in the sense that you'll build up deep, specialist knowledge in a narrow topic of alternative investments. Passing CAIA exams is certainly achievable with a proper study plan to track your ...

The Best Headphones and Earbuds to Use When Studying for the CFA Exams

The Best Headphones for Studying (and Earbuds too)

Zee Tan

15 Nov 2023

Study Break, CFA, How To Study

The right set of headphones or earphones can really make a difference to an effective study or work session. Listening to music, video lectures or having video calls all depend on having a ...

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Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms, Effects & How To Cure It

Zee Tan

11 Nov 2023

Study Motivation

Sleep is so crucial to our overall wellbeing, yet most of us don't get enough of it. When balancing exam preparation with a full-time job, it’s tempting to cut on sleep hours in a ...

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When Are CAIA Exam Results Released? And Other FAQs

Sophie Macon

10 Nov 2023

CAIA

It can be a nail-biting experience waiting for your CAIA exam results, and even more so if you don't know when results are announced. While CAIA Association provides reasonably accurate time guidance of ...

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Decided to Study CFA? 7 Effective Habits You Need

Sophie Macon

6 Nov 2023

Study Motivation

OK so you've checked out the CFA Program and decided it may be beneficial for your career. Years ago when I first took CFA Level 1, there were lots of trial and error to find ...

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8 Easy Tips on How To Manage Study With Full Time Job

Sophie Macon

3 Nov 2023

Study Motivation

Most finance exam candidates are studying and working full time. Luckier ones have employers’ support in the form of study leave and exam fees.  What about the rest?  How does one cope with having a demanding ...

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4 Solid Ways How Exercising Improves Exam Performance

Zee Tan

2 Nov 2023

Study Motivation

I got into exercising a bit more a few years ago. While I’ve now become a lot more sedentary compared to my fitness peak, I still maintain a fairly active lifestyle, if I ...