No appointments available for Dubai Feb'21
I am trying to schedule my level 1 exam in the Feb'21 window but am unable to find any appointments. Anyone else facing the same issue? What happens if all the test centres are already filled up? Will...
View ArticleDecember exam- Wearing face covering during the exam!
Hi,Have you checked the CFA website for Covid restrictions? It says that we have to wear face coverings during the exam. What if we cant wear it or 3 hours wearing face mask makes you stressed? Under...
View ArticleScheduling aids/apps/tools, any good?
Hey all, first timer here. Was just checking out cramfighter, which is a kind of CFA scheduling tool that reminds you how much you should be studying through your computer, smartphone etc. Just wanted...
View ArticleHow do I make CFA level 1 notes?
Am having a hard time making notes as I haven't made any self notes , there was always a digest to refer But the classes which I have joined has said to make our own notes ,I don't have problem with it...
View ArticleTVM question
I just want to know if my thought process is correct. I want to know “how much to save”.Lets say:Rate of return = 10%Life expectancy = 90Retirement age = 60Current age = 25Monthly income = $4000Saving...
View ArticleStop-Limit orders
Hi,I have a doubt about a question from the CFAI material regarding orders. QuestionJim White has sold short 100 shares of Super Stores at a price of $42 per share.He has also simultaneously placed a...
View ArticleFixed Income - work shop questions
BHP statements.xlsx Fixed Income work shop.docx Hi All,Could you please help me answering the attached file questions subject related to Fixed Income.Many Thanks,Brett
View ArticleBP change
Can someone explain the BP explanation? I dont get the math. Said another way, I dont get the 4.625 to 4.875. If you could clear this up - that would be helpful!Consider a 25-year, $1,000 par...
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Can you do this on a calc using N, IY, etc.?
Jane Walker has set a 7% yield as the goal for the bond portion of her portfolio. To achieve this goal, she has purchased a 7%, 15-year corporate bond at a discount price of 93.50. What amount of...
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REinvestment risk
Does anyone understand the "reinvest them at a lower return than the YTM at purchase"? This confuses me. If you could clear this up - id appreciate it!If the yield to maturity on a bond decreases after...
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portfolio return ?
Hello! I cannot for the life of me get this math right. Has anyone tried this in excel? I get 3.9% which is the sq root of .001542 Use the following probability distribution to calculate the standard...
View ArticleUpdated Cancelled Locations!
Hi,CFA Institue just updated new locations where exam is cancelled. https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/exam/test-center-update Do you think that they should give us a chance to take paper...
View ArticleCost of Capital
May i ask for help on this? Thank you in advance.This question is asking for Cost of equity.Project Beta 1.5Risk free rate 3%Market risk premium 8%Country risk premium for China 2.6%a - 18.9%b-...
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LIFO Reserve
Hey everyone! Can someone help with this? A little lost on the explanation when it says that operating margin would be higher because of the older and lower costs being included. Wouldnt Inventory...
View ArticleI want to know, can i apply for scholarship on second level if i haven't...
Hi!Can u brief me, whether or not i am eligible for level 2 scholarship if i havent availed for level 1?
View Articlescholarship related question.
Hi!Could you please tell me if I should attatch my resume while applying for scholarship? Also when will the women scholarship result be announced? I plan to sit for May 2021 attempt.
View ArticleCan someone who is not yet in final year of graduation can register for the...
In July 2021 I'll be in my final year can i apply for August 2021 exam ?
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int expense
Hey! Where are they getting $10,366 from? Would appreciate any help here!Assume a city issues a $5 million semiannual-pay bond to build a new arena. The bond has a coupon rate of 8% and will mature in...
View ArticleDiluted EPS
Can someone explain why B is correct here? I dont know how they are calculating the weighted avg shares outstanding. Thanks for the help in advance!As of the beginning of the year HalfPass Productions,...
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Data Mining V Sample Selection Bias
Hello!Anyone know a good difference between Data mining and Sample selection bias? They seem very similar. Your feedback would be much appreciated!! Source: Kaplan Patrick
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