Free CFA Study Guides for Passing Level 1, 2 & 3
What Is The CFA Exam? A Useful Beginner’s Guide
Considering the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program and wondering what is the CFA exam all about? The CFA exams have recently undergone huge changes in exam format, schedules and even results formats. Here’s our ultimate beginner’s…
2021 CFA Curriculum Changes and Topic Weights, Summarized
Did you know that CFA Institute typically updates the CFA curriculum and topic weights in August annually for all 3 levels? Due to coronavirus, CFA Institute has kept the 2021…
A Super Guide To CFA Computer Based Testing (CBT) From 2021
Way back in March 2019, CFA Institute first announced that CFA Level 1 will be transitioning to computer-based testing (CBT). Then came 2020, a year of significant change for CFA…
Investment Management Certificate (IMC): A Useful Guide
Did you know that in certain situations, the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) can be more suitable than taking on the CFA exams? With over 5,000 exams sat each year, IMC…
5 Frequently Asked Questions about CFA Results Day
The CFA results day for the Dec 2020 exams are: 28th Jan 2021 for Level 1 and Level 2 17th Feb 2021 for Level 3 Remember that you can track all…
2020 in Review: How the CFA Exams Have Changed In Just One Year
What a year. It has been tragic, stressful, complicated, yet hopeful and full of changes. Speaking of changes, CFA exams experienced the greatest upheaval in its 57 year history this…
18 Actionable Ways To Improve Memory For Studying [CFA Exam Edition]
This is a SUPER detailed guide to enhancing your memory for studying. In this guide, I’ll show you 18 actionable ways to improve memory (for any exams), with CFA-exam-specific examples. So if…
Introducing GARP’s SCR Certification: A Handy Guide
One of the key lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic so far is that we must react swiftly to high probability, high impact risks — and delays are costly. The climate is…
CFA UK’s ESG Certification: A Simple Guide
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues to the forefront of everyone’s minds. ESG matters. And investors and companies around the world are reacting fast to…
The 2021 CFA Candidate Recommended Reading List
Note: This is a reading list for candidates that are looking for an engaging read while enhancing their knowledge for the CFA exams and investment management. These books are not…
Top 12 Must-Watch Finance Movies for CFA Candidates
“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.” – Audrey Hepburn A while ago I went on a financial-film binge – I watched pretty much anything I could find on…
CFA Level 1 Commandments: Top 10 Tips and 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 that’s normal. And you are not alone,…
Customize Your Free CFA Study Planner
“Love the website content and the CFA study planner has become an absolute necessity for me! It helped me clear Level 1 in my first attempt by always keeping me…
Kaplan Schweser Exam Sim: An Exam-Day CBT Experience for CFA Mock Exams
SponsoredPromotedFeatured By Zee Tan As you likely know, the CFA exams will be moving to a computer-based testing (CBT) format for all levels in 2021. How would the CBT exam…
How Is The CFA Exam Graded? Your Questions Answered
Have you ever wondered how is the CFA exam graded? A while ago I actually researched and considered applying to be a CFA exam grader. Although I ultimately decided not…
Dec 2020 CFA Exams Cancelled in Multiple Locations: Here’s What You Can Do
By Zee Tan On 7th Oct 2020, CFA Institute announced that the Dec20 CFA exams have been cancelled in 37 locations worldwide. This was followed by: 15th Oct 2020: increased…
CFA Level 1: How to Prepare & Pass CFA in 18 Months (Proven)
How does one obtain the CFA charter as quickly as possible? The fastest route is to pass all 3 exams in less than 2 years, assuming consecutive passes. The path is…
How To Use HP12C Calculator Better for CFA, FRM and CAIA Exams
This is a guide on how to use HP12C calculator. If you’re using Texas Instruments BA II Plus calculator, check out our how-to guide here. The HP12C calculator is Hewlett Packard’s…
How To Focus When Studying, Even When You’re Tired
Feeling tired, hard to concentrate, or just simply sleepy when it comes to studying? You’re definitely not alone. We all have had those days where our brains feels numb and…
Should You Consider CFA Exams During College / University?
By Alex Thacker One of the requirements of enrolling for the CFA exams is that candidates need to be at least in their final year of their bachelor’s degree when…
Is The CFA Charter Really Worth It?
By Sophie Macon Is the CFA charter worth doing? The answer really depends on you, your career goals and what you make of it. Drawing from my own personal experience,…