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Third Party CFA Prep Books: Do You Need Them? Is CFA Curriculum Enough?
17 Aug 2024
The CFA program can feel costly at times, and a fair question we get all the time is whether third party CFA prep books are necessary. Isn't the CFA curriculum itself sufficient, especially since CFA Institute will only ever test the materials covered in the curriculum? While the CFA curriculum is a fantastic source for learning, the issue for most candidates is the sheer volume of pages it has. Having gone through the CFA program myself, my view is that good third party ...
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CAIA Exam: What Is Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst?
12 Aug 2024
The demand for alternative investments is expected to rise. According to Blackrock, their institutional clients currently allocate an average of 25% of their portfolios towards alternatives, which is expected to rise to between 30-40%, whereas ...