derivatives value at the beginning of a contract
Do all derivatives have zero value at the beginning of a contract apart from covered call and protective put?
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For a limited time for our friends on the 300 Hours forum we're offering a full-featured 7-day preview of our CFA Level I bundle with Adapt Exams and 41+ hours of Video Lessons with companion study...
View ArticleBloomberg exam prep anyone?
Hi Guys, Is there anyone here using Bloomberg exam prep for main provider? Please kindly share your experience if you do so :) It just seems that everyone using Schweser..and I really love what...
View ArticleDifference between fiduciary call and covered call
Hi, been scratching my head over the difference between these two. Can someone explain it? Really appreciate it. Thank you!
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Calculation of FRA
Does anyone know how the fra formula work? I keep getting $1967 as an answer. This is a sample question from Analyst Notes for level 1 CFA. Thank you in advance
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Value creation
Another perspective on value creation comes from converting the initial investment into a capital charge against the annual operating cash flows that the project generates. Recall that the project...
View ArticleAbout the exam
I don't know if u guys are permitted to spare this information, but my quiestion is:Are questions on exam divided by topics? I mean are there for instance 20 questions from Ethics then 40 questions...
View ArticleFree Webinar this Sunday (9/13): How to Ace the CFA Level 1 Exam
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View ArticleWiley Reset account Help
Hello all I took level 1 in June and did not pass I was wondering if anyone knew how to reset their Wiley online calendar so it shows everything at 0% any help would be wonderful. Thanks all
View ArticleGone thru Scheser 1.5 times doing questions etc-just got CFA books- best...
or just do EOC questions and summaries given I have base from Kaplan- I have heard from CFAs that for levs 1 and 2 Schweser better to streamline without excess 411 in CFA mats- ty for wisdom;
View ArticleWhich one is better for beginners without Accounting backgrounds, CFA...
I am a Software Engineer with years of work experience and UK BEng/Msc. I want to take the exam on June 2016. I want to find out which study material is best for me who has little account and finance...
View ArticleEligibility
Hi Guys, A friend of mine wants to register for cfa but he was listed on the transunion credit bureau 2013 and he settled what he owed. Can he still register?
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Question on time-weighted rates of return - dividend timing
I am confused by the way they include dividend payment in the calculation. Based on the example, there are two periods which is 1 jan - 31 april and then second period from 1 may - 31 dec. If they do...
View ArticleWhich Schweser package is recommended for Level 1
I'm planning to buy Schweser notes but not sure which package offered by them is good. The basic notes package costs about $379 and premium package is priced above $1000. Which package is recommended...
View ArticleNew to Finance and CFA . Where to Start from.
Hi friends , I am a mechanical engineer age 29 , I am fed up with engineering and want to go into finance.I have filled for june 2016 level 1 exam . So , I have good time in my hand to study. Con is I...
View ArticleCFA Program Study Material
This might be a stupid question but I cannot find the info ANYWHERE. I will be signing up for the CFA level 1 program/exam in the next couple of months. What is the method used for the program. Is it a...
View ArticleThink you can answer these 5 challenging SS1 questions in just 5 minutes?
The Level 1 December CFA exam is coming up in just 68 days. Are you ready for the SS1 portion, which accounts for 15% of your grade? Think you can answer these 5 challenging SS1 questions in just 5...
View ArticleCFA Chicago June 2016
Would anyone be interested in putting together a final group study session in Chicago the day before the test. We could possibly all get a meeting room at a hotel and ask professors at UChicago to come...
View ArticleFI Question
A corporate bond with a 4.25% coupon is priced at $104.03. This bond's duration and reported convexity are 5.3 and 0.325. If the bond's credit spread widens by 75 basis points due to a credit rating...
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