CFA Level 1 – Study Material

Hi @tmcd123, I’m not sure what others are saying, but Kaplan materials are all inclusive, i.e. can be viewed as a replacement/summary of the curriculum. I can understand your concern though if otherwise.

As for your other questions:

I’m not sure for the general candidate population, I didn’t buy that. I just used third party study material, and for tricky sections of Ethics which I need more understanding/examples, I check the Ethics section of the curriculum to supplement. The curriculum is great for end-of-chapter questions to practice and test your understanding before you move on to the next reading.I don’t think so. I doubt you’ll have much time going through two sources. Your time is better spent doing practice questions, and referring to relevant study materials as needed to refresh your understanding. Yes your understanding is correct that Kaplan’s stuff essentially summarizes the CFA curriculum.again, can’t speak for the general candidate population as everyone has different learning styles, I found practice exams useful in solidifying concepts in my mind (especially when getting them wrong). So doing up to 6 (preferably timed) practice papers would be useful in your preparations after reading the notes.

I did look at some of the MM videos on areas I was not as familiar with – they are not too bad.

I would supplement it with UWorlds Qbank that is truly awesome – and unique. This is what I am using as well for Feb at least. Such a different way to learn the material – I feel like a prep company is finally in the 21st Century. I’m done with watching long boring lectures – I’d rather learn by doing! Thats my opinion at least. Good luck! Here is their review on 300hours and they have a Free 90-day Full access, as well through 300Hours. Good luck.