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How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)

Alexander Law

9 Jun 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1

Hi, I’m Alexander Law, a CFA Charterholder.  Back in 2017, I managed to pass the CFA Level 1 exam with just five days of study. My scores were over 70% in all subjects except Alternative Investments and Financial Statement Analysis (those were in the 51-70% range). Luck definitely had some role to play in this, but I believe I also did a lot to tip the odds heavily in my favor. I wanted to write this to share my experience and tips on ...

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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 ...

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CFA® Exam Meme Challenge: Every Friends Episode in Season 3

Neil Harkness

23 Nov 2023

Study Break

Here are the meme-fied seasons so far: Season 1 ∙ Season 2 ∙ Season 3 We're into the third season of my journey to CFA-memefy every Friends episode. Bring on Season 3! As a reminder, here are the ...

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2024 Asset Management Outlook: 4 Important Trends That Affect Future Jobs

Sophie Macon

22 Nov 2023

Career Advice, ESG

Worried about your job in the current climate? Instead of worrying, having an insight to what the future may hold for your industry may help alleviate stress on job security and more importantly – ...

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CFA® Exam Meme Challenge: Memefying Every Friends Episode in Season 1

Zee Tan

16 Nov 2023

Study Break

Here are the meme-fied seasons so far: Season 1 ∙ Season 2 ∙ Season 3 ​ For CFA exam study breaks, I either watched an episode of Friends, or, er, created dank memes. ​ ​So when I was deciding what ...