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View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Quantitative Methods
A portfolio manager has a tight tracking error of 50 basis points. The manager expects to be within this tracking error for a given quarter 85% of the time. If that expectation is correct and each...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Ethical and Professional Standards
Joyce Price issues weekly investment reports. Joyce looks for trends and commonalities within the research community. She then presents the findings as her own research and doesn't cite any sources....
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Quantitative Methods
A portfolio manager has a tight tracking error of 50 basis points. The manager expects to be within this tracking error for a given quarter 85% of the time. If that expectation is correct and each...
View ArticleWhere to Begin Level 1
I am pre-registration because I'm waiting on my passport, but do have my printed materials ordered and also ordered the online stuff now. I should be getting access to the online materials soon, but...
View ArticleParsons Institute Android App
Has anyone used this particular app?https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.testbank.app.cfa_li_2012It seems like a great price for what you get. It shows it was updated Feb 2014...I just...
View Articlecfa level-1 course and reg detls
If I decide to take up CFA level-1 where can I find details on cost and materials for the same? Please point me to the right direction. I am Melbourne, Australia. Sampath.
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Economics
In January, Herman bought 10 apples and 10 pears. In February, the price of apples increased and Herman only bought 8 apples. At the same time, pears became less expensive and Herman bought 12...
View ArticleOfficer's Life Insurance Premiums and Cover Value
I would like to understand the example given in Schweser regarding the temporary and permanent differences between taxes payable and income tax expense.1. Officer's Life Insurance Tax Base = 0;...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company XYZ purchases land for $5,000,000. XYZ intends to hold the land for a long term (20 years) and rent the land out to generate income. Under IFRS, at which price is the company allowed to use on...
View ArticleOpinion on Books/ Study Materials to Use
Hi, Im sure this question has been asked many times before and I have done enough research to get a good idea but based off your personal opinions, what are the best books to use to study for CFA...
View ArticleDoes CFA Institute Not Help w/Learning the Calculators?
I've noticed in my short reading (beginning in Reading 5), that the book never mentions either one of the approved calculators. I am using one of the older looking TI BAii plus models. I have done...
View ArticleDetailed Study Plan (w/ material) Or Suggestions ?
Hi,I have been searching all over the internet for a detailed study schedule/ plan for the exam. I saw the one on this website already and it is really helpful but I was looking for one (if one exists)...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Ethics
Simon Leone, CFA, financial analyst at Trinity Investments, provides financial planning and investment advice to large auto companies. Moto Company, the second largest car manufacturer, is planning to...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Financial Reporting
Security Solutions Corp has an outstanding bond obligation on their balance sheet with a carrying value of $275,000. The bond was issued 5 years ago, and has since lost significant value due to...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Portfolio Management
The early 21st century saw a few significant stresses on the stock market. The markets dipped deeper and more quickly than many were expecting might happen. Which of the following statistical metrics...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Corporate Finance
Which of the following examples would best be described as a drag on liquidity?
View ArticleCFA Practice Probs (Again)
Just to revisit the subject (as I looked through the last thread relating to this and it seemed to be more based upon the difference in difficulty between CFAI / Schweser / Kaplan / Etc, so to ask a...
View ArticleFormulas Formulas Formulas
Guys, just a quick one on formulas. What have people found to be the best way of handling them all? In all honesty, I have no problem whatsoever understanding all of the concepts, how and why they are...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week - Ethics
Simon Leone, CFA, financial analyst at Trinity Investments, provides financial planning and investment advice to large auto companies. Moto Company, the second largest car manufacturer, is planning to...
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