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Is anyone taking level 3 in august? Lack of motivation is killing me

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Is anyone planning or registered to take CFA level 2 this year? Wanted to know some study plan strategies.

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Has anyone done the CFA Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate ?


Ive done the first one, quite fancy this. What im not clear on is how is it assessed? Can see some older posts but reading about it on t… more

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Hi all, has anyone already registered for Private equity certificate? How do you find it? Do you think it would be useful professionally?

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I can help you I tout all levels for a fee. Please reach out if you need help. It’s my way of giving back.

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I need help with level 1 study guide please let me know who can help me

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Hi All, fresh off passing CPA exams in January. I am looking to get some rest and start CFA journey in Q3. Are level 1 exams doable before end of year?

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How many times did you take the level 1 before passing it?
I came really close to passing twice and I don't know if I want to do it a third time or not

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Anyone sitting for level 3 in August? Have you gotten to the section on Emerging Market Debt in Asset Allocation? It’s so poorly written i can’t even believe it

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Anyone siting the level 1 in August and interested in forming a study group or looking for a study partner?

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And I’m off to level 2! I really really hope all this study time is worth it in the end!

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With a CFA Level 1 certification, what job opportunities should one consider pursuing in India ? How can you apply for these roles and effectively leverage your network to secure opportunities? Additi… more

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I re-took the level 1 CFA exam this morning. Feeling much more confident than the last attempt in May!

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4 weeks until the exam. Consistently getting high 60’s on the mock exams through Kaplan Schweser. What was everyone getting on the mock exams before they took level 1 and passed?

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i tutor it if you need help@dm me.

Anybody using Schweser? I just got a 61 on the first mock exam. What were you scoring on the practice exams before you took level 1 and passed? I want to be consistently close to 80 in every subject b… more

Does anyone have notes for level 3 that they’re willing to give out instead of throwing out? Recently older versions are fine - I’m waiting on the new Wiley books but want to get a head start

i tutor for cfa all levels for a fee. DM me if you need help.

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Is IFT a helpful resource when preparing for the CFA level 1 ?

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For those signing up for Level 3, what pathway is everyone taking?

SOOOOOOOOO frustratingly close

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All set to receive my level 2 results next week. Dreading the results…

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Hi everyone! Feels good to be here!

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Does anyone need a tutor - if so i tutor all levels for a fee. you can dm me. Happy to help.

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It's gonna be a long month.

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I feel confident in a a lot of the ones I did answer, but I’m horrible at time management and I wanna say I left about the last 20% of both sessions of the exam unanswered. Nerve wrecking that it take… more

i had surgery and am home 2.5 months and tutor for a fee all levels. i’m in wyzant too. Proven track record.

Sitting for Level 2 on Saturday. I’ve been studying like crazy and my highest mock was 65; been averaging between 61-65. Exhausted and not sure how much more I have in me to review tomorrow. *sigh* wi… more

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Anyone use Mark Meldrum? I just started studying for L1 in November and he is giving excel solutions for some questions in quant.. ik we can’t use excel, so I’m wondering how this is at all useful

For those who passed the level 1 exam, I know they say it takes 4-6 weeks to get the results, but how long did it ACTUALLY take for you to get them? Is 4-6 weeks accurate?
Assuming I pass, I'm hop… more

I got a 64% on the first full CFAI mock for level 2. To people who took it and passed (esp in the last year), do you think this is high enough to pass? Sitting for it in 20 days

Can you use CFA book from prior years to study for current year? I have 2022 CFA level 1 and don’t want to spend on a full set of 2024.

If anyone needs a full set of 2023 CFA books, LMK I’m selling half what I paid! Brand new!

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Maybe if I wish hard enough the Hedge Funds section won’t appear on the exam

*wishes wishes wishes cries*

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Cfa Level 2: 50% on second MM mock. God I hope the real thing is easier

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How much study time will I need for Level 1? I have 8 YOE, most of it in consulting. I was an actuary working in risk at an asset mgmt firm (nyc) for 3 years before becoming a consultant. Actuarial ex… more

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I'm taking the CFA L1 in 59 days. I've been using the practice questions on the CFA institute's learning portal and have consistently been getting in the mid-60s. Has anyone else had the same ex… more

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Thinking about switching from engineering and MBB to IB. Can CFA help make the switch happens or do i have to get MBA?

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i tutor the cfa all levels text me if you need help. i’m on wyzant too.

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Hi there, I started a new job in tax for the GP in an asset management firm. 5 years into my career and all tax-focused. I have a CPA and an MS in taxation. Is it worth it to pursue a CFA for career a… more

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