The CFA is worth it? And what about the salary after completing the CFA?

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People who have done it will always say it’s worth it - people who haven’t will tell you otherwise. I haven’t even tried, because I know I couldn’t pass (And i have other priorities in life as a woman, lol), but I’m surrounded by Charterholders all day at work, so I think I can give an unbiased opinion.

The most compelling argument for the CFA was that it removes any question of whether or not you know what you’re talking about - if you can pass that, you know your stuff. However, I’ve seen plenty of people climb the ranks in finance without it it - though, its so competitive these days, it’s kind of a pre-req for young people to get started. It’s a huge time commitment, so definitely worth putting some thought into if you’re really going to shoot for it. Good luck!!!

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Depends on your career aspirations. If interested in portfolio management, absolutely worth it to pursue the designation.

Generally no

It’s worth it if you pass all levels in one go. If not you will need to restudy materials and waste a lot of time. Also you need to be committed. It requires time and effort. Once you have it, it definitely has the potential to open doors.

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