2 years between lvl 1 and 2 = too much?

I say go for it – nothing to lose!

Hi @raph27 backing up a little – you seem to be implying that you need a Masters degree to take CFA Level 2, or that you’re unwilling to take the CFA Level 2 in parallel with your Masters degree (which I would agree with actually).

Assuming the latter is true, I’d say take the CFA Level 1 now anyway. If you pass, you’ll have Level 1 tucked under your belt already, and any way you cut it, it can’t be a disadvantage.

So say in June 2016, you take Level 2 and fail, you’d still be at an advantage in June 2017 (having gone through the L2 syllabus once), compared to if you took Level 1 in 2016 and passed.

I wouldn’t say it’s far. There’s quite some recap and you’re studying finance all the way anyway (even not CFA), there’s bound to be overlaps and you won’t forget stuff that easily 🙂

Go for it now, 2 years break isn’t a deal breaker really.