Mastering the CFA Exam: A Complete Guide to Becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst
Hey there, and welcome! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re either considering the CFA exam or already deep into your CFA exam preparation. Either way, you’ve likely heard that this is no ordinary test—it’s a demanding, multi-level process that…
2025 CFA® Program Curriculum Changes – Key Updates & What to Expect
The CFA Program isn’t just evolving—it’s transforming. Every year, the CFA Institute fine-tunes the curriculum, ensuring candidates master what truly matters in modern finance. The CFA 2025 curriculum? It’s bringing serious game-changers. And these aren’t minor tweaks. The CFA curriculum…
Portfolio Return and Variance: A Practical Guide for CFA® and FRM® Candidates
Picture this—you’re sitting down to tackle the world of portfolio management, trying to make sense of concepts such as risk, return, and variance. Sound intimidating? Don’t worry; it doesn’t have to be. AnalystPrep is here to walk you through these critical…
Choosing the Best ESG Certification for Your Career
Picture this: you’re sipping coffee, thinking about your career trajectory, and ESG certifications dominate your thoughts. The landscape of finance is evolving, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) expertise is no longer optional—it’s a game changer. However, with a sea…
CFA Formulas You Need to Know for Exam Success
Let’s face it! The CFA exam is daunting. But there’s a silver lining—the CFA formula sheet. Think of it as your exam cheat code, but don’t let that fool you. Knowing how to use it properly can make all the…
Investment Banking vs Investment Management: What’s the Real Difference?
So, you’re thinking about diving into finance, right? You’ve probably stumbled across the terms investment banking vs investment management and thought, “What’s the real difference here?” It can feel like they’re both about money, but they each focus on very…
CFA Exam Prep Resources: Useful Links For Candidates
Welcome! You’re here because you’re serious about your CFA journey. Whether you’re just starting out or gearing up for the challenge of Level III, you’re in the right place. This guide is crafted to provide the best CFA candidate resources…
CFA® Exam Historical Pass Rates
The CFA Institute has diligently tracked CFA exam pass rates dating back to 1963, the year when only a single test was available for the 284 candidates to take. Of these, just 16 candidates failed, which marks the beginning of…
2025 CFA Level 1 Exam Dates and Registration Deadlines
Here’s everything you need to know about 2025 CFA Level 1 exam dates, fees, and what’s changed. CFA Level 1 2025 Exam Schedule Month Exam Window Final Registration Deadline February Feb 17–23, 2025 Jan 8, 2025 May May 19–25, 2025…
CFA Level 1 August Results 2024: Dates, Pass Rates & How to Check Your Score
Congratulations! If you took the CFA August 2024 exam, the moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived—the results were released on October 8, 2024. For many of you, this day represents more than just a score; it’s a defining…
