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CFA Fast Track: How to Pass the CFA Exams Quickly

Sophie Macon

26 Jun 2024

CFA, How To Study

It takes an average of 1,000 study hours to obtain a CFA charter, so it is worthwhile investigating the most efficient way to pass before signing up. While there are no shortcuts nor exemptions, there are things you can do to tip the odds in your favour.  Having completed my CFA exams in 18 months years ago (see my Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 experiences), I hoped this can be replicated for those who think it is a desirable goal. This article shows you: what ...

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7 CFA Motivational Techniques to Stay Sane While Studying, Job Hunting & Working

Matthew Buonopane

25 Jun 2024

Study Motivation

How can we, as CFA exam candidates, balance studying with everything else we have to deal with? Given that job hunting is ranked as one of life’s most stressful endeavors and the CFA charter ...

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9 Potential CFA Exam Failure Signs To Be Aware Of

mikey

23 Jun 2024

CFA, How To Study

If you’re studying for the CFA exam, how do you know if you’re doing OK?  How do you know you’re not on the path to possibly failing? Sure, some will say as long as you’re ...

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How I Passed CFA Level 3 On My First Attempt

Alexander Del Olmo Irizar

22 Jun 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

If you ask a CFA charterholder which CFA exam level they found the toughest, they are likely to answer either Level 2 or Level 3. CFA Level 3 is especially challenging because the exam format also ...

CFA vs CPA_ Which Suits You Better

CFA vs CPA: Which Is Best For You?

Zee Tan

21 Jun 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

There is understandably a lot of comparison and confusion between different financial qualifications. CFA vs CPA is no exception - they even sound similar! We have had chartered accountants share their CFA experiences before, ...

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CFA Level 1 Alternative Investments: Our Cheat Sheet

Sophie Macon

20 Jun 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1

Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2024 and 2025’s curriculum. Whilst a relatively smaller topic weight in the overall Level 1 exams, CFA Alternative Investments is an important topic career-wise if ...

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Portfolio Management Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

20 Jun 2024

Career Advice

Portfolio managers often have lucrative, challenging and diverse careers. They are not only responsible for institutional investment oversight, but are also frequently able to establish personal relationships with corporate clients.  So if you’re interested ...