The Longest Equation in the Level Syllabus - Memorised in 10 minutes (and its...
Check out the video here to see how you can commit the equation for Portfolio Standard Deviation to your long term memory in 10 mins. It is even funny!!!http://www.memorygiant.co/try-it-out.html
View ArticleA new (and dare I say it 'fun' way) of understanding and memorising all you...
It might sound weird, but a tea-drinking horse, the Eiffel Tower, a sod of grass and some arrows can help you to understand and memorise everything you need to know about EPS in just 30 minutes. Try it...
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Quantitative MethodsFor a 6-month security that pays a coupon and face value at maturity, which of the following yield metrics would be the highest? Assume yield is positive.A. Bond-equivalent yieldB....
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Thomas Gord, fixed income manager, is discussing the theories of the yield curve and their implications with his colleague. During their discussion, Thomas makes the following statements:I: “According...
View ArticleUnderstanding Fixed-Income Risk and Return "Concept Checkers" Question
All, I'm taking Level 1 in June and came across the below gem (question #13) on page 104 of Schweser's Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Alternative Investments book: 13. Assume a bond has an effective...
View ArticleMock Exam Question
So I saw they've made the Mock exams available, but it says last attempt on every section practice test and then the Mock exams as well.Does that mean we get one shot to look at these, or are we able...
View ArticleWhat have you missed at the 300 Hours Forum this week?
So we get these emails every week in our inbox and since i'm approaching the point where i start practicing questions, i thought i might take a look at the email after all.To my surprise, there were...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Fixed Income
Quantitative MethodsFor a 6-month security that pays a coupon and face value at maturity, which of the following yield metrics would be the highest? Assume yield is positive.A. Bond-equivalent yieldB....
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Ethics
Ronald Pitt manages equity portfolios for a group of high net-worth individuals. His friend, a rich businessman, also has his portfolio managed by Ronald. Ronald learns of a security recommended as...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Fixed Income
Thomas Gord, fixed income manager, is discussing the theories of the yield curve and their implications with his colleague. During their discussion, Thomas makes the following statements:I: “According...
View ArticleHow much time off work before test?
Hi all, what do you think would be an adequate time to take off work before the test for someone who just finished all of the material?
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Financial Reporting and Analysis
A bookstore earned $200,000 over the past year. At a tax rate of 40%, that bookstore incurs an income tax expense of $80,000. Under which of the following accounting systems would the expense typically...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Economics
EconomicsNelly devotes her budget each week to both beans and beef. Beans are an inferior good costing $1 per can. A pound of beef, a normal good, sets Nelly back $5. As Nelly's income increases from...
View ArticleConvexity Adjustment
The following question: Corp. bond s.a payN=8 years @5.75 coupon is priced at 108.32. Duration: 6.4; Convexity: 0.5. Credit spread narrows with 75 basis points. Estimate return impact with/without...
View ArticleCFA Institute Materials problem sets
Is anyone doing the problem sets from the materials provided by the CFA Institute? I've done a few of them and find them to be more challenging the the concept check in the Schweser books. What has...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Financial Reporting - Goodwill
Company X acquired Company Y for $800 million. At the time of acquisition, Company Y’s book value of assets and liabilities was $1.5 billion and $850 million respectively, while fair value assessment...
View ArticleFinancial Reporting & Analysis problem solving
If you are stuck at any question during your preparation for Level 1 exams, pls share the question here and i will have it answered for you and post link for an explanation through a video on you tube.
View ArticleNot able to get my head around Marginal cost.
I understand the principle of diminishing marginal product, wherein as the number of workers increase the marginal/additional production in quantity of the product they bring will start to decrease and...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Ethics
Ronald Pitt manages equity portfolios for a group of high net-worth individuals. His friend, a rich businessman, also has his portfolio managed by Ronald. Ronald learns of a security recommended as...
View ArticlePreparation after 1st review of study material
Hello friends.. Hope your preps for the D day are on track. Many for you would have completed the 1st review of the study material (I somehow managed to complete it.. Phew!) I would like to know how...
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