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This curated list contains verified free CFA study materials from reputable providers including 300Hours, Kaplan Schweser, UWorld, Let Me Explain, Kinnu, Salt Solutions, and CFA Institute. Resources include full mock exams for all three levels, practice questions, study planners, calculator guides, and probability distribution tables. All materials are regularly updated to match current curriculum. Free …
Can AI level up CFA preparation beyond generic Large Language Model (LLM) prompting? Today I’m reviewing Kinnu CFA, a London-based, AI-driven learning app for the CFA exams. Kinnu reached out to us to have a look through their product, and we were keen to see their take on how AI should support CFA prep. They …
There is a broad range of career options in financial services. While routes like investment banking or working at a hedge fund certainly have their appeal, one of the most popular and perhaps broad reaching paths is to enter the world of corporate finance. But what is corporate finance? Is it a good career path …
It’s the time of the year again, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams are a a few weeks away! We know that practicing is one of the best ways to learn effectively for the CFA exams, with a good rule of thumb to aim to complete 5-7 sets of practice exams from a variety of providers before the big …
One of the most effective ways to learn is through practice, lots of it. However, how many CFA mock exams should we aim to complete for practice? According to our research (12 years worth of data!), there is an optimal number of CFA mock exams you should be doing for the best chance of passing. …
We are nearly there candidates – it’s CFA practice exam season! You might be worried that your scores aren’t high enough. Candidates should be targeting a consistent practice exam score of at least 65% (the higher the better of course). But the score for your first practice exam can be quite low and demoralizing – …
Deciding on the best CPA study material is one of the most critical choices you’ll make on your journey to becoming a CPA. A solid review course is one of the most important tools in your CPA study arsenal. It keeps your study on track, saves time, and gives you structure, content, and practice tools …
Here at 300Hours, we share lots of tips on how to improve your finance exam performance, all neatly packaged in our ‘Study Motivation’ section. Here’s an interesting recent tip that our team discovered: chewing gum while studying for your finance exam, and during the exam itself, can help with your performance. Just to be clear, …
Quick Summary: In 2026, the CAIA remains worth it for professionals seeking a dedicated, Limited Partner (LP) perspective on alternative investments. While the CFA Institute now offers a standalone Private Markets Certificate and a Level 3 Specialized Pathway, the CAIA provides the deepest curriculum for hedge funds and real assets, requiring 200 study hours per …
Just received your CFA Level 3 results? We hope it’s good news. Commiserations to those who did not pass, you’ve worked so hard on this so far, do take some time to overcome your disappointment. You’re too close to the end to give up at this stage! Passed CFA Level 3? Congrats on your amazing …