Spot Rate vs. Forward Rates (Calculations for CFA® and FRM® Exams)
Understanding how to calculate forward rates from spot rates is a must for CFA and FRM candidates. This guide breaks down the forward rate formula step by step, showing you exactly how it appears on the exams. With simple examples…
Level I CFA® Exam: 7 Best Tips to Help You Pass
Level I of the CFA exam is the first step towards receiving your CFA designation. In the level I exam, you’ll be tested in 10 topic areas. The combination of a variety of topics, along with exam anxiety, is the…
Corporate Finance – Level I CFA® Program Essential Review Summary offered by AnaystPrep
Reading 31 – Introduction to Corporate Governance and ESG Considerations Corporate Governance is the managerial system by which a company is controlled. There are two primary theories that drive corporate governance structures, though they have been converging more closely together…
How Much Does a CFA Make? Salary Insights & Career Growth
In the following article, I’m going to dig into data available on Payscale.com to analyze the effect a CFA designation has on the median analyst’s salary. While I don’t use any data based on fewer than 100 respondents, the limited sample…
How to Study and Pass the CFA® Exam on your First Attempt
CFA exams are written twice annually in June and in December. It is, however, disheartening to know that the failure rate recorded in this exam is very high. According to results released, the failure rate at the June 2015 Level…
What is a Question Bank and How Should CFA® Program Candidates Use It?
A question bank is a collection of exam-style questions used by thousands of students to adequately prepare for the exam. They are designed to reflect the current CFA exam curriculum, exam standards and by extension, the examiners’ approach. The questions…
Level I of the CFA® Exam – Topics and Weights
A Word from the Author This article is meant for individuals who have decided to pursue the CFA® charter. It is also meant for individuals who are still indecisive on whether to pursue CFA® exams or not. I will start…
All you Need to Know About the 2020 CFA® Exams
Is there a Need to Pursue Professional Courses? With the rising number of college graduates and a limited supply of jobs, an undergraduate college degree is slowly losing its value. Professional certifications from various professional bodies serve the vital purpose…
Derivatives – CFA Level 1 Essential Review Summary
Reading 48 – Derivative Markets and Instruments Derivative securities are an asset class where they derive (hence the name) their value from an underlying asset. These underlying assets can be financial assets like equities or bonds or real assets like…
Portfolio Management – Level I CFA® Program Essential Review Summary offered by AnaystPrep
Reading 51 – Portfolio Management: An Overview Portfolio management is about creating a diversified approach to meet one’s investment goals. Diversification involves avoiding too much exposure to a single asset or asset type. Diversifying the risks of a portfolio helps…
