Should You Consider CFA In College?
You can register for CFA Level 1 during your final two years of university, but should you? The answer depends on your current situation. If you already have a graduate…
CFA Level 2: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months
CFA Level 2 fails more candidates than Level 1. The pass rate is 39% versus Level 1’s 43%, but the bigger issue is the format change—vignettes instead of standalone questions….
CFA Exams: 20 Things You Must Know Before Starting
Here’s what nobody tells CFA candidates about CFA exam: (1) The CFA pass rates you see exclude no-shows, so it’s even harder than it looks. (2) Level 2 is way…
Third Party CFA Prep Books: Do You Need Them? Is CFA Curriculum Enough?
The CFA curriculum covers everything tested, so why spend an additional $400-1,200 on third-party prep materials? Here’s the problem: CFA Level 1 curriculum is over 3,000 pages. Reading it cover-to-cover…
CFA Level 3: How to Prepare & Pass CFA in 18 Months
I made a critical mistake during my Level 3 exam—three whole constructed-response questions left with just 15 minutes remaining. What I did next salvaged a pass, and it’s a lesson…
CFA Level 1: How to Prepare & Pass CFA in 18 Months
CFA Level 1 requires 300 study hours minimum. Exam: – 180 multiple-choice questions, 1.5 minutes each. 43% pass rate.– Ten topics tested, Ethics weighs most (15-20%). – Computer-based, offered 4x…
CFA Requirements: How to Become A CFA Charterholder
To become a CFA charterholder, you must: (1) Pass all 3 CFA exams (Level 1, 2, and 3)(2) Accumulate 4,000 hours of qualified work experience over at least 36 months(3)…
CFA Level 1 Fixed Income: Our Cheat Sheet
Fixed income accounts for 11-14% of the CFA Level 1 exam (20-25 questions), making it the third-largest topic after financial statement analysis and ethics. This cheat sheet covers all 19…
CFA Level 1 Economics: Our Cheat Sheet
Economics accounts for 6-9% of the CFA Level 1 exam (11-16 questions) and builds foundation for Levels 2 and 3. This cheat sheet covers all 8 learning modules from the…
10 Essential CFA Level 1 Tips to Pass in 2026
Quick summary: To optimize your CFA Level 1 prep, focus on high-weighted topics (e.g. Ethics and FSA), maintain a 90-second-per-question pace, and complete at least 6 full mock exams. Our…
What are the CFA Entry Requirements? 2026 Entry Criteria & Eligibility
Quick summary: In 2026, there are five primary CFA entry requirements: 1) Meet the education and/or work experience requirement in one of the following ways: have a bachelor’s degree, or…
Is CFA Worth It? 2026 ROI Analysis and Career Impact
Quick Summary: Whether the CFA is worth it depends on your career goal: it is highly valuable for asset management and equity research, where charterholders see a median salary premium…
Is CAIA Worth It Today Given CFA Private Markets Pathway?
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…
Free CFA Study Planner: Track Progress & Predict Exam Score
This free 300Hours CFA study planner helps you plan, track, and optimize your exam preparation. It monitors your study hours, identifies weak topics by curriculum weighting, benchmarks your mock exam…
CFA Mock Exams: How Many Should You Be Doing?
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…
Free CFA Study Materials: Complete List for All 3 Levels
This curated list contains verified free CFA study materials from reputable providers including 300Hours, Kaplan Schweser, UWorld, Let Me Explain, Salt Solutions, and CFA Institute. Resources include full mock exams…
CFA Level 1 Ethics Cheat Sheet: Code & Standards Guide
Ethics represents 15-20% of CFA Level 1 (27-36 questions) and uses identical content across all three levels, making it highly efficient to master. This CFA Level 1 Ethics cheat sheet…
CFA Level 3 Essay Questions: How To Self-Grade Accurately
The CFA Level 3 essay questions, also known as the constructed response section, is often a significant challenge to Level 3 candidates. Our research has also estimated that more than 93%…
How to Be Great at Answering CFA Level 3 Essay Questions
The CFA Level 3 essay questions (constructed response) tends to be many candidates’ Achilles heel, even when they accurately self-grade the essay practice questions during practice. However, there is a…
CFA Ethics: Top 10 Tips To Nail This [All Levels]
The Ethical and Professional Standards section is challenging for most CFA candidates given the more subjective nature of the topic and questions (vs. the rest of the curriculum), and the…
CFA Professional Conduct Investigation: A Clear Guide
As a CFA candidate, you may have heard occasional horror stories about some candidates being subjected to CFA Professional Conduct investigations due to a misconduct (perceived or actual). To help…