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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 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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How to Get Into Asset Management: 7 Basic Skills You Need

Zee Tan

9 Jan 2024

Career Advice

This article is an excerpt from the CFA Institute's Future of Work in Investment Management Guide. A portfolio management career is highly sought after by CFA candidates and can be hard to come by. With high ...

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CFA Curriculum Changes 2024: A Solid Summary

Sophie Macon

8 Jan 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

Note: This article is for the new 2024 curriculum. For last year's info, check out our article on 2023 CFA curriculum changes. The new 2024 CFA curriculum is now out for all 3 levels, ...

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CFA Entry Requirements: A Detailed Overview

Sophie Macon

2 Jan 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1

There are currently more than 190,000 individuals CFA charterholders globally, and this number is only expected to increase. The first step of becoming a CFA charterholder is to register for CFA Level 1. This ...

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Should You Consider CFA In College?

Zee Tan

1 Jan 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

Can you take CFA Level 1 in college? Yes, according to CFA Level 1's entry requirements, the earliest candidates can register for CFA Level 1 is when they have 2 years (instead of ...

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What’s The Total CAIA Fees? A Useful Estimate

Sophie Macon

27 Dec 2023

CAIA

​Here’s a straightforward guide on all the relevant CAIA fees you really need to budget for both levels of the CAIA exams. First, we are going to look at the total cost of CAIA exams (and ...

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The 2024 Recommended CFA Reading List For Candidates

Zee Tan

19 Dec 2023

Study Break

Note: This is a reading list for candidates that are looking for an engaging read while enhancing their knowledge for the CFA exams and investment management. These books are not curriculum readings and ...