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

Sophie Macon

6 Aug 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 my CFA Level 2 study guide with some useful tips and insights for your CFA Level 2 preparation. It answers frequently asked questions about the Level 2 exam, an example of my 4 month study plan, with specific CFA Level 2 tips that I hope you find useful. Let's ...

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Looking for Good CFA Alternative Courses? Here Are 18 to Consider

Zee Tan

5 Aug 2024

Study Break

Fed up of CFA exam's low pass rates? Or just looking for something similar to the CFA qualification, but perhaps less intense? In this article, we’ve listed the best CFA alternative courses for professional ...

How to Prepare and Pass CFA Level 3

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

Sophie Macon

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

Zee Tan

3 Aug 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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Is Finance A Good Career Path?

Sophie Macon

3 Aug 2024

Career Advice

Finance is often seen as a lucrative career option, but there is more to it than money. This line of work is incredibly varied and rewarding, meaning it can appeal to many different ...

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What’s The Total CAIA Fees? A Useful Estimate

Sophie Macon

2 Aug 2024

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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How to Switch Careers from Engineering to Finance

Zee Tan

1 Aug 2024

Career Advice

It’s quite common for individuals who start off as engineers to think about switching to finance. I'm one of them, by the way. Despite seemingly different disciplines, a background in engineering equips one well ...