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9 Insider Tips to Pass CFA Level 2 in 4 Months

Sophie Macon

10 Mar 2024

CFA, CFA Level 2

Despite more frequent exam slots per year with computer based exams, it still takes 5-7 weeks for CFA Level 1 results to be announced. Combine this with the fact that there needs to be a minimum of ~6 months gap between CFA exams taken, many candidates - in particular CFA Level 2 candidates - find themselves with just 4 months to prepare for the next level. With CFA Level 2 increasing in scope and depth compared to Level 1, studying for ...

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Top 12 Best Finance Movies for CFA Candidates

mikey

8 Mar 2024

Study Break

“Everything I learned I learned from the movies.”  – Audrey Hepburn A while ago I went on a financial-film binge – I watched pretty much anything I could find on the subject, which was ...

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When Are FRM Exam Results Released?

Sophie Macon

6 Mar 2024

FRM

Waiting for FRM exam results can be an anxious experience. This isn't quite helped by the latest vague guidance by Global Association of Risk Professional (GARP): Once an exam window closes, GARP scores the ...

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Comic: The 12 Steps to Answering A CFA Practice Question

mikey

25 Feb 2024

Study Break

If you’re taking the CFA exams soon, you must be pretty tired of studying by now. (Here’s how to prevent CFA burnout, by the way.) Although we mostly write articles here at 300Hours, I ...

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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 next year's info, check out our article on 2025 CFA curriculum changes. The 2024 CFA curriculum is now out for all 3 levels, with ...

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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 ...

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CFA Institute Evolves: 6 Big Changes to the CFA Program

Zee Tan

26 Nov 2023

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

In the past few years, the CFA Program has undergone some pretty big changes. From a radical change in exam schedules to a shift to computer-based testing (CBT), the CFA Program has evolved ...