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Research Analyst Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

17 Jan 2024

Career Advice

From a broad perspective, the role of research analyst can be used to describe any individual who collects and interprets data, and presents their findings in a clear way to help guide any decisions that need to be made by an organization. In the finance sector, research analysts are usually involved in creating market reports on assets, securities or other investment opportunities for use either internally, such as by an investment bank, or to provide to external clients.  A range of titles ...

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Study Burnout: How to Recognize, Cure and Prevent Them

Zee Tan

16 Jan 2024

Study Motivation

All CFA exam candidates know it. Or candidates for any high stakes exams really. Others may not understand, but we do â€“ the CFA exams are hardcore. The burnout is real. Burnout happens when you simply do ...

how to prepare and pass CFA Level 2

CFA Level 2: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months

Sophie Macon

13 Jan 2024

CFA, CFA Level 2

CFA Level 2 is often cited as the most difficult CFA level to handle, although the debate rages on. I somehow managed to pass Level 2 exam years go whilst working full time. So here’s ...

How to Prepare and Pass CFA Level 3

CFA Level 3: How to Prepare & Pass CFA in 18 Months

Sophie Macon

12 Jan 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

I made a rookie mistake in my Level 3 exam years ago, with 3 whole constructed-response questions left to do in 15 minutes. However, what I did next thankfully contributed to an overall ...

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Third Party CFA Prep Books: Do You Need Them? Is CFA Curriculum Enough?

Zee Tan

11 Jan 2024

CFA, How To Study

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 ...

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CFA Level 3 Essay Questions: How To Self-Grade Accurately

Zee Tan

10 Jan 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

The CFA Level 3 essay questions, also known as the constructed response section, is often a significant challenge to Level 3 candidates.  Our research has also estimated that more than 93% of Level 3 candidates ...

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CFA Practice Pack: A Comprehensive Review

Zee Tan

9 Jan 2024

CFA, How To Study

In the recent years CFA Institute has revised many long-standing aspects of the CFA exam - the shift to computer-based testing, multiple testing sessions in a year, and changes to results reporting. Their latest ...