If you just took the Level I exam, are reasonably confident that you’ll pass, and want to take the Level II exam in June, this blog is for you. Let’s start with a quick Level II introduction. The ten topics are the same as Level I, but the weights are different. Ethics: 10 – 15%, Quant: 5 – 10%, Econ: 5 – 10%, CF: 5 – 15%, FRA: 15 – 20%, Equity: 15 – 25%, Alt: 5 – 10%, FI: 10 – 20%, Der: 5 – 15%, PM: 5 – 10%. At Level I, you were tested on basic concepts. … Read More
With the exam just around the corner, I want to share advice with Level I candidates, especially first time Level I exam takers. Please read the the advice given below carefully. Before the exam day –Print your admission ticket and make sure the name matches exactly what you have on the passport. If there is a discrepancy, inform CFA Institute as soon as possible. I know people who were sent back on exam day because the name on the exam ticket and the name on the passport did not match. -Get a good night’s sleep before the exam. A fresh… Read More
Dear Level I December 2017 Candidates, With two and a half months left for the exam, some of you might be panicking. If you started your prep on time (let’s call you candidate ‘A’) you might have the feeling, that are you are forgetting material that you’ve studied. If you are the sort who likes to leave exam prep for as late as possible (let’s call you candidate ‘B’), I’d say you’ve hit the ‘as-late-as-possible’ point. If you don’t start slogging now, the probability of passing is very low. I have some advice for both types of candidates. Advice for Candidate ‘A’ (you… Read More
For details on what has been added, removed or changed for Level II between 2017 and 2018 please see the chart here: Level II 2017-2018 Program Changes by IFT If you have any comments or questions please visit the IFT Help Desk To learn more about the Level II exam and make your study strategy… Watch this video! Best Regards, Arif Irfanullah, CFA
For details on what has been added, removed or changed for Level I between 2017 and 2018 please see the chart here: Level I 2017-2018 Program Changes by IFT If you have any comments or questions please visit the IFT Help Desk To learn more about the Level I exam and make your study strategy… Watch this video! Best Regards, Arif Irfanullah, CFA
Your Exam is over and I am sure you have taken some time off from CFA studies. So what comes next? Please see my video blog here.
Present value is the current value of a future cash flow. Longer the time period till the future amount is received, lower the present value. Higher the discount rate, lower the present value. Future value is the value to which an investment will grow after one or more compounding periods. Longer the time period till which the investment is allowed to grow, higher the future value. Higher the interest rate, the higher the future value. The future value and the present value of a single sum of money can be calculated by using the formulae given below or by using… Read More
Watch this short video to understand how to wisely use the last 2 months before the Level III exam! CLICK HERE FOR THE IFT CRASH COURSE
How should you approach your exam preparation during the last few months before the Level III exam? Watch the below study advice video blog by Arif Irfanullah which contains a study game plan and how IFT materials can help you. For more details about the Level III crash course click here Best of luck!
With the Level II exam just under 3 months away, it is critical to spend your preparation time wisely! Watch this video for advice on what to do and how to do it. CLICK HERE FOR THE IFT CRASH COURSE
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