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LM01 Categories, Characteristics, and Compensation Structures of Alternative Investments
LM01 Corporate Structures and Ownership
LM01 Derivative Instrument and Derivative Market Features
LM01 Ethics and Trust in the Investment Profession
LM01 Fixed-Income Securities: Defining Elements
LM01 Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis
LM01 Market Organization and Structure
LM01 Portfolio Management Overview
LM01 Time Value of Money
LM01 Topics in Demand and Supply Analysis
LM02 Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct Profession
LM02 Financial Reporting Standards
LM02 Fixed Income Markets - Issuance Trading and Funding
LM02 Forward Commitment and Contingent Claim Features and Instruments
LM02 Introduction to Corporate Governance and Other ESG Considerations
LM02 Organizing, Visualizing, and Describing Data
LM02 Performance Calculation and Appraisal of Alternative Investments
LM02 Portfolio Risk and Return Part I
LM02 Security Market Indexes
LM02 The Firm and Market Structures
LM03 Aggregate Output, Prices and Economic Growth
LM03 Business Models & Risks
LM03 Derivative Benefits, Risks, and Issuer and Investor Uses
LM03 Guidance for Standards I-VII
LM03 Introduction to Fixed Income Valuation
LM03 Market Efficiency
LM03 Portfolio Risk and Return Part II
LM03 Private Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Natural Resources, and Hedge Funds
LM03 Probability Concepts
LM03 Understanding Income Statements
LM04 An Introduction to Asset-Backed Securities
LM04 Arbitrage, Replication, and the Cost of Carry in Pricing Derivatives
LM04 Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction
LM04 Capital Investments
LM04 Common Probability Distributions
LM04 Introduction to the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)
LM04 Overview of Equity Securities
LM04 Understanding Balance Sheets
LM04 Understanding Business Cycles
LM05 Introduction to Industry and Company Analysis
LM05 Monetary and Fiscal Policy
LM05 Pricing and Valuation of Forward Contracts and for an Underlying with Varying Maturities
LM05 Sampling and Estimation
LM05 The Behavioral Biases of Individuals
LM05 Understanding Cash Flow Statements
LM05 Understanding Fixed-Income Risk and Return
LM05 Working Capital & Liquidity
LM06 Cost of Capital-Foundational Topics
LM06 Equity Valuation: Concepts and Basic Tools
LM06 Financial Analysis Techniques
LM06 Fundamentals of Credit Analysis
LM06 Hypothesis Testing
LM06 Introduction to Geopolitics
LM06 Introduction to Risk Management
LM06 Pricing and Valuation of Futures Contracts
LM07 Capital Structure
LM07 International Trade and Capital Flows
LM07 Introduction to Linear Regression
LM07 Inventories
LM07 Pricing and Valuation of Interest Rates and Other Swaps
LM07 Technical Analysis
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LM08 Fintech in Investment Management
LM08 Long Lived Assets
LM08 Measures of Leverage
LM08 Pricing and Valuation of Options
LM09 Income Taxes
LM09 Option Replication Using Put–Call Parity
LM10 Non-current (Long-Term) Liabilities
LM10 Valuing a Derivative Using a One-Period Binomial Model
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26-09-16 Preparing for Level I with IFT

Preparing for Level I with IFT

Here at IFT, we know how daunting it is to start preparing for the CFA exams. To achieve success, you have to organize, schedule, study and practice, all in the most efficient way. That’s why we have made a simple How to Prepare for the CFA exams series to guide you through the process of beginning your studies. Step 1: Level I Exam Information Step 2: Studying Level I, The IFT Way

Level I

06-08-16 All About the 2017 Level II Exam

All About the 2017 Level II Exam

Passing Level I was a huge milestone, but you want to go further! Here are IFT’s tips for preparing for Level II. If you didn’t pass, and you’re retaking the exam, you can gain a few helpful pointers from this too.

Level II

06-08-16 All About the 2017 Level III Exam

All About the 2017 Level III Exam

So you’re giving the CFA Level III exam, but you’re not sure how to prepare to the best of your ability? No problem, IFT’s got you covered. The video below shows our Arif Irfanullah, CFA., giving expert advice on cracking the final beast. Go on and start your 2017 prep with IFT!    

Level III

28-07-16 2017 Level III Program Changes

2017 Level III Program Changes

For details on what has been added, removed or changed, please see the chart here: Level III 2016-2017 Program Changes   If you have any comments or questions please visit the IFT Help Desk   Why study with IFT for Level I ? Watch this video   Best Regards, Arif Irfanullah, CFA

Level III

28-07-16 2017 Level II Program Changes

2017 Level II Program Changes

For details on what has been added, removed or changed please see the chart here: Level II 2016-2017 Program Changes   If you have any comments or questions please visit the IFT Help Desk   Why study with IFT for Level I ? Watch this video   Best Regards, Arif Irfanullah, CFA

Level II

28-07-16 2017 Level I Program Changes

2017 Level I Program Changes

For details on what has been added, removed or changed, please see the chart here: Level I 2016-2017 Program Changes   If you have any comments or questions please visit the IFT Help Desk   Why study with IFT for Level I ? Watch this video   Best Regards, Arif Irfanullah, CFA

Level I

26-07-16 Advice for those who failed the Level II exam

Advice for those who failed the Level II exam

If you failed the Level II exam your natural response is probably to feel disappointed. You might even be wondering whether or not you should continue with the CFA Program.   The typical advice is to keep trying; however, I suggest a more thoughtful approach. Put the result on the side for a moment and ask yourself: did I really enjoy the subject matter? Try doing a post-audit on why you did not pass. Was it because you did not have enough time to prepare for the exam? Or did you have a very hard time understanding the concepts? Is… Read More

Level II
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