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best cfa level 3 study order topics

What’s the Best CFA Level 3 Study Order? [2025]

Zee Tan

23 Dec 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

Level 1 Topic Order • Level 2 Topic Order • Level 3 Topic Order CFA Level 3 exam structure has undergone a huge revamp for 2025 with the introduction of Specialized Pathways (i.e. electives). The 2025 curriculum is now divided into Core readings (22 Readings, 65-70% exam weight) and a choice of one out of three Specialized Pathways (7-8 Readings depending on Pathway, 30-35% exam weight). In total, there are 29-30 readings in the 2025 CFA Level 3 syllabus across 6 topics. A common question we ...