Which topic did you find the hardest in Level 1?
Vote for your toughest Level 1 topic here, and why too!:)
View ArticlePanic Mode setting in
So here's a little bit about me- I have completed my MBA in finance and I am currently working in Equity Research. My work hours have been pretty bad off late because of which I just couldn't find time...
View ArticleComputing Implied Forward Rates
Can anyone please help me get to the answer. Question-(1+0.02062/2)To the power of 4*(1+3f2/2)To the power of 6=(1+0.02243/2)To the power of 10 Answer= 3f2=0.02364
View ArticleRealized rate of return
85.503075=127.015881/(1+r)to the power of 4Answer is r=0.1040How did they get to that answer from the above equation?
View ArticleMock Exams and Practice Exams
Please I will like to know the difference between mock exams and practice exams as some providers use these terms interchangeably, and in some cases they use these terms differently. Thanks
View ArticleHow to download CFAI curriculum on your laptop?
Hello everyone! Hope the prep is going well for you guys!So, over the past few months, I've been using the CFA App on my phone, to access the curriculum. Going forward, I'd like to access it from my...
View ArticleQuestion bank . CFA LEVEL 1 - recommendations ?
Hi there,Was looking after buying some qbank to practice all the information I am reading for the CFA L1. What did you find to be the most useful in terms of quality/quantity/price/closer to CFA type...
View Articlehow to calculate the bond price with deferred coupon on BI calculator?
Eldora Ltd. recently issued deferred-coupon bonds for which no coupon payments will be paid in the first two years of the bond's life. Regular annual coupon payments at a rate of 9% will then be made...
View ArticleTips to improve mock scores?
Granted I've only just started mocks, but my scores are pretty bad, scoring quite low compared to the benchmark on the study planner. Any tips from the senior people here on how to improve?My plan is...
View ArticleBest Way to Study
Hi everyone, I was wondering what study habits some people are using/have used in the past that have worked. I purchased the Kaplan Schweser PremiumPlus package so I have the Schweser notes and the...
View Article48 days!! Need some help :)
Hey guys, I'm new to 300Hours and I've been looking for some support/motivation to get through level I. I started off hot but I've let life issues get in the way of studying and I've slowed to an...
View ArticleREALLY nervous now!
Getting really jumpy, every third thought is about my revision (which is good) or exam jitters (not so good). Anyone else having the jitters and how are you fighting them?
View ArticleSeeking advice
Hello Fellow Candidates, Happy thanksgiving! I am seeking some honest advice on my scenario. I doubt I’m the only one with my issues. I barely failed last June. I know the material in much more...
View ArticleCFA Level 1 - Topic Study Order
Any recs on the order to tackle the topics in CFA level 1?
View Article2016 CFA LEVEL 1 CURRICULUM CHANGES FROM 2015
Hi everyone,For those thinking about sitting Level 1 in 2016, there has been a number of changes to the Level 1 CFA curriculum from 2015 The blog post below has a link to a free summary of these...
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If you want to start with minimal $ investment, check out https://www.markmeldrum.com/ and his youtube channel. He provided detailed lectures for every reading in Level 1 FOR FREE! He also sells copies...
View ArticleRobbers in Brazil take 140 CFA exams, candidates screwed
Sounds unbelievable:"A truck carrying their exams was hijacked and all the cargo was stolen on Monday, the Brazilian branch of the CFA Institute said in a document obtained by Bloomberg, adding that...
View ArticleTo study or not to study through Christmas?
Hi all, thanks in advance for reading and helping out. It's my first time studying for the CFA, and I have been attacking quantitative methods since November, but I'm wondering whether it's key to...
View ArticleCFA L1,2,3
All CFA 2018 L1,2,3 material is available, pls email to mybooks1425@gmail.com if you need them 2018 CAIA L1,2 material is available as well.
View ArticleAny recommended reading for CFA candidates?
Hi everyone, hope everyone is well. I have just registered for the December exam, about to go on holiday, and wanted to bring something leisurely but more or less educational as well for the CFA exams,...
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