Sage-Tips

Is the CFA curriculum enough?

Is CFA curriculum enough? This will vary depending on your circumstance, but we’ll try and give you a simple answer: it is unlikely, but possible. The CFA Institute curriculum has improved a lot, and continues to do so, but we would advise to use extra study notes and practice exams at the very least.

What questions should I ask the CFA?

3 Most important questions you must ask before joining CFA® classes

1. Do you have the required level of commitment?
2. Do you have traits that successful CFA® charterholders possess?
3. Do you have the ability to give your 100\% to each and every topic?

How long does it take to clear CFA Level 1?

300 hours
The CFA Institute recommends 300 hours of study for clearing the CFA level 1 exam. However, the number of hours you need to put into also depends on your prior knowledge.

How good are Schweser notes for CFA L1 exam?

Schweser notes are quite good for CFA L1 examination and one can pass studying from it. But I would recommend some portions to go through CFA curriculum for clear understanding. Like derivatives would be better understood from curriculum.

How to study for Level 1 of the CFA exam?

The Best Way to Study for Level I of the CFA ® Exam 1 Get into a Study Routine Early. Many successful CFA charterholders credit their study routine for their success taking the CFA exams. 2 Focus on the Exam Weights and Learning Outcome Statements. 3 Apply Concepts to Real Situations. 4 Learn How to Take the Exam.

What is the most challenging part of the CFA® Program?

Absorbing the CFA ® Program curriculum in its entirety is easily the most challenging part of preparing for the exam. SchweserNotes ™ helps you retain critical information by breaking the content into exam-focused study notes, complete with examples and quizzes covering every Learning Outcome Statement.

What is the difference between the CFA books and Charles Schweser books?

The CFA books deal with topics in depth while Schweser summarizes the concepts. If you have sufficient time ahead of the exam (say 6 months) you could use the CFA books. But if you have just about 2–3 months and you have a lot of ground to cover then rely on Schweser.