Does CFA Help? Maybe, But It’s Not a Golden Ticket to Jobs
The CFA charter is a great career enhancer in the right industries, and when utilized to its full potential. Although it is challenging to attain, if you are well prepared with…
The Best Headphones for Studying (and Earbuds too)
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…
CFA vs FRM: Which is better for me?
Finance certifications such as CFA and FRM are a cost effective way (compared to an MBA) to give your finance career a boost. We do receive a lot of questions…
CFA Last Minute Preparation: How to Cram Efficiently
Feeling like you’re running out of time? OK, calm down and take a few deep breaths. For whatever reason, perhaps you’ve now find yourself way behind schedule with a few more…
CFA Level 1 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates
So you’ve finally registered for the CFA exams as a Level 1 candidate. Welcome! Facing the first challenge of your CFA journey can be overwhelming. But you are not alone, because we are…
How To Pass CFA Level 1 In 2 Weeks: My Crazy Story
Editor’s note: This is a personal story shared as an anecdote. You should definitely NOT look to this example for your own CFA preparation approach (unless desperate)! Hi, I’m Scott,…
CFA Practice Pack: A Comprehensive Review
In the recent years CFA Institute has revised many long-standing aspects of the CFA exam – the shift to computer-based testing, multiple testing sessions in a year, and changes to…
CFA Passing Score: Here’s the Latest MPS Estimates
[Updated for CFA Aug 2023 exams – details below. To help our estimates, send your results PDF to results@300hours.com.] This article is about minimum passing scores. For CFA exam pass…
Passed CFA Level 3? Now What?
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…
CFA Pass Rates: How Hard Are The CFA Exams?
[Updated for CFA Aug 2023 exams] CFA pass rates are a factor in most candidates’ consideration on whether to sign up for the CFA exams. If pass rates are too…
How To Properly Show CFA On Resume and LinkedIn
With 45% of candidates registering for CFA exams for career reasons, it is crucial to keep your “personal marketing materials” – such as CV/resume, LinkedIn, business cards and even email signature…
CFA Investment Foundations vs CFA Program: A Clear Comparison
Did you know that besides the CFA program, CFA Institute also offers CFA Investment Foundations program? Many potential candidates get confused between the two qualifications, so we thought it may…
CFA Last Week Prep: 10 To-Dos Before Exam Day
The week before CFA Level 1 must feel pretty daunting, as it still feels the same for most Level 2 and 3 candidates too. Back then, I still remember feeling…
7 Ambient Sound Apps to Increase Your Study Focus
In general, the right type of study music does help improve study focus. While there are many genres of study music out there, there’s another often overlooked, but scientifically proven…
CFA Exam Dates 2024: Key Registration Deadlines
Keeping track of all the important CFA exam information and deadlines is tough as is, especially when you’re already busy studying to pass the exams. It didn’t help that CFA…
CFA Level 1 Economics: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2023’s curriculum. Regardless whether you’ve a background in finance or economics, Economics is a central topic across all 3 levels of…
CFA Level 1 Equity Investments: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2023’s curriculum. If you’re following our recommended Level 1 topic study order: after going through Quant, FRA and Fixed Income, CFA…
10 Ways To Improve Your CFA Practice Exam Scores Now
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…
CFA Scholarships: How to Successfully Get Them
Aside from the time commitment, there is a considerable cost to pursuing the CFA charter, especially for students. Level 1 enrollment and registration fees alone can be as high as $1,600,…
CFA Level 1 Derivatives: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2023’s curriculum. Derivatives. Perhaps no single word has a greater ability to strike fear in the hearts of CFA candidates. The…
CFA Level 1 Fixed Income: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2023’s curriculum. Fixed Income is a central topic in finance, and it increases in importance (topic weight wise) as you advance…