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CFA LEVEL I EXAM PREP

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CFA Level I

Level I of the CFA exam tests your knowledge and comprehension of investment tools and ethical and professional standards. Level I builds a baseline of knowledge across financial topics that will be expanded on in later levels.

CFA Level II

Level II of the CFA exam tests your application and analysis. Level II focuses on asset valuation and how you apply standards to situations that analysts face in the real world.

CFA Level III

Level III of the CFA exam requires demonstration of the same skills as Level II, but tests your ability to make and write about judgment calls. At Level III, you’ll also choose a specialized pathway directly related to your career goals.

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CFA Level I Individual Study Materials

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CFA Level I Exam Prep Details

CFA Level I candidates concentrate on the tools and concepts related to investment valuation and portfolio management, as well as an overview of how these processes fit within the guidelines of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

Level I Exam Details

  • Exam Format: Computer-based, multiple-choice

  • Attempts Allowed: Up to six per level

  • Exam Windows: February, May, August, November

  • Question Breakdown:

  • 180 total questions (split into two sessions)

  • Session 1 & 2: 90 questions each (2 hours 15 min per session)

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Insights from the CFA Program Survey

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    14%

    CFA Level I exam takers who worked in financial roles the year before and the year after passing the Level I exam stated they received a 14% earnings increase

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    45%

    CFA Level I exam takers reported being more satisfied with their career trajectory after passing the Level I exam

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    71%

    Successful CFA Level I exam takers agreed that the CFA curriculum is valuable in their career

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