Is it worth getting the hardcopy CFA Institute materials?

ec_test said:

Hi there, 

I can’t speak from experience because I haven’t taken the Level 3 exam yet (I just registered), but I personally like paper better. I ended up getting the CFAI paper books and I find them practical for situations where I can’t bring a laptop with me. I think it is a matter of your preferred studying style. 

Second this. The material is doubly dry if you’re trying to read it from a computer screen.

ec_test said:

Hi there, 

I can’t speak from experience because I haven’t taken the Level 3 exam yet (I just registered), but I personally like paper better. I ended up getting the CFAI paper books and I find them practical for situations where I can’t bring a laptop with me. I think it is a matter of your preferred studying style. 

Does that mean you used CFAI books for L1 and L2? Did you find them useful?

I’m not using CFA Institute – advice I’ve taken recommends using CFA Institute stuff in Level 3. However if anyone has an opinion on my approach please chip in!

I used paper for both L1 and L2 and I did find them useful. 

I did a similar approach and got along fine with the e-books.

Hi there, 

I can’t speak from experience because I haven’t taken the Level 3 exam yet (I just registered), but I personally like paper better. I ended up getting the CFAI paper books and I find them practical for situations where I can’t bring a laptop with me. I think it is a matter of your preferred studying style.