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best cfa level 2 study order topics

Best CFA Level 2 Study Order: Strategic Topic Sequence 2026

Zee Tan

5 Oct 2025

CFA, CFA Level 2

The optimal CFA Level 2 study order prioritizes high-weight topics first: Financial Statement Analysis (10-15%), Fixed Income (10-15%), then Quantitative Methods and Equity. This differs from curriculum order because Level 2's even topic distribution (all 10 topics can be weighted at 10%) means you must cover heavyweight content early while motivation is high. Save Ethics for last to maximize retention. The best CFA Level 2 study order starts with high-weight topics first: Financial Statement Analysis (10-15%), Fixed Income (10-15%), Quantitative Methods ...