
Making Sense of CFA® Level I Derivatives
Studying for CFA Level I can feel overwhelming. You have ethics, financial reporting, quantitative methods, economics, fixed income and more staring at you from the curriculum. Somewhere in that pile sits derivatives, a section that at first glance looks small…

Should You Take the CFA® Exam in College or Wait Until After Graduation
Picture yourself sitting in a lecture hall or perhaps working your first full-time job. At the back of your mind, a question keeps nagging: should I start the CFA Program now or wait until later? This is a decision that…

Is it Possible to Postpone my CFA® Exam After Scheduling it?
If you are preparing for the CFA exam, chances are you already know how much planning goes into it. Long study hours, carefully mapped timetables and strict discipline are all part of the journey. But life rarely follows a neat…

How CFA Levels 1, 2 and 3 Exams Differ and What It Means for You
If you are standing at the starting line of the CFA journey, you might be wondering what lies ahead. Do you know the differences between Level 1 and Level 2 CFA exam? Or how Level 3 completely shifts the focus…

CFA® Level 1 Ethical and Professional Standards Summary
If you ask past candidates what surprised them most about the CFA Level 1 exam, many will say ethics. At first glance, it looks like the easiest part of the curriculum because it is less technical. Yet those who underestimate…

Understanding CFA® Exam Results and How Pass Rates Work
What is the first thing you do after walking out of the CFA exam hall? For most candidates, the nervous wait for results begins almost instantly. You replay questions in your head, wonder whether you guessed too much on ethics…

Thinking About the CFA Program? Here’s What It’ll Actually Cost You
Are you considering the CFA charter? Great choice! You’re aiming for one of the most respected designations in the finance world. You already know it can open doors to new roles, higher pay and global opportunities. But let’s talk about…

Complete CFA Salary Analysis for 2025 and Beyond
1. Introduction If you are thinking about the CFA Program, then there is a question that is lingering in your mind: what will this cost you and what will it get you back in pay, opportunity and career mobility? The…

Comprehensive Guide to CFA Level 1 Study Notes
There’s something about the CFA Level 1 exam that feels both thrilling and overwhelming. Maybe it’s the sheer breadth of the content or the weight of stepping into one of the most respected finance programs in the world. Either way,…

How to Choose the Best CFA Level 3 Pathway for Your Career
If you’ve made it to the CFA Level 3 exam, first off, congratulations! You’re in the final lap of one of the most rigorous financial certification journeys out there. With the 2025 curriculum update, the CFA Institute added an extra…