It's a Challenging Exam
The last couple of years has posted some of the highest exam fail rates on record.
Even historically, it's never come easy. Over the last 10-years, the average fail rate has been almost 60%. Meaning for every 5 candidates - 3 failed.
Being one of the hardest exams in the world, give yourself the benefit of being as prepared as possible & embrace the challenge.
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Level I Study Packages
We know preparation for the CFA exam can be overwhelming
We're here to help and answer your questions
The best way to prepare for the CFA Exam is to sign up for a CFA study prep course. In addition to finding a suitable CFA prep course, it's also crucial to ensure the necessary time is dedicated to studying. Utilizing all resources will improve changes of success on exam day.
| Topic | Level I | Level II | Level III | Functional Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Methods | 6 - 9% | 5 - 10% | - | Tools |
| Economics | 6 - 9% | 5 - 10% | - | |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 11 - 14% | 10 -15% | - | |
| Corporate Issuers | 6 - 9% | 5 - 10% | - | |
| Equity Investments | 11 - 14% | 10 -15% | - | Assets |
| Fixed Income | 11 - 14% | 10 -15% | - | |
| Derivatives | 5 - 8% | 5 - 10% | - | |
| Alternative Investments | 7 - 10% | 5 - 10% | - | |
| Portfolio Management | 8 - 12% | 10 -15% | - | Portfolio Management and Analysis |
| Ethical & Professional Standards | 15 - 20% | 10 -15% | 10 - 15% | Ethical and Professional Standards |
| Pathways | - | - | 30 - 35% | To Categorize |
| Derivatives & Risk Management | - | - | 10 - 15% | |
| Performance Measurement | - | - | 5 - 10% | |
| Portfolio Construction | - | - | 15 - 20% | |
| Asset Allocation | - | - | 15 - 20% |
According to a recent survey conducted by the CFA Institute the average study hours of CFA Candidates was as follows:
| Level | Average Study Hours |
|---|---|
| Level I | 303 |
| Level II | 328 |
| Level III | 344 |
| Level | Exam Sittings |
|---|---|
| Level I | February |
| May | |
| August | |
| November | |
| Level II | May |
| August | |
| November | |
| Level III | February |
| August |
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See the following link for a video outlining the full process: CFA Exam Registration Overview
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