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Before thinking about the recent hike in price for CFA Level 1 Many aspirants reached out that the price will increase in 2025, should we register for it ASAP? My Answer is Big No - Increase is immaterial, just 5%. For me, every rupee matters but think of INR 1,25.000 as a whole not just 5%. Things every CFA Institute aspirant should know before paying INR 1,25,000 for CFA Level 1: → Unless you want to make a career in finance or are interested in learning finance don't jump into CFA Institute. CFA includes three levels and an approx investment of INR 4,50,000 and at least 1200 hours of preparation → The CFA exam includes 10 subjects/topics: FRA, Fixed Income, Quantitative Methods, Equity Valuation, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Corporate Issuers, Economics, and Ethical & Professional Standards. → It is not an easy exam, you might have to juggle work, life, and preparations (and fun/parties too). However, it is one of the best and most well-structured curricula to learn about finance and its subparts. → Resources to check whether CFA interests you or not? ↳ Guide to CFA (Zell Education): https://lnkd.in/geAcXHnH ↳ CFA Level 1 videos: https://lnkd.in/gi-dejYX ↳ BA II Plus calculator guide (The WallStreet School): https://lnkd.in/g-ETM-dF ↳ CFA Journey planner: https://lnkd.in/dh9DB2Qa ↳ CFA Preparation Plan: https://lnkd.in/dugiYTCD ↳ CFA Formulas: https://lnkd.in/dgEW9_kR To learn more about the preparation/finance, join the finance community: https://lnkd.in/gkgM8yds P.S: if you liked this, share it with finance aspirants and follow (Tushar Jejani) for more #mba #cfa #jobs #preparation #finance

Before thinking about registering for CFA Exams Or, before thinking about the recent hike in price for CFA Level 1 Many aspirants reached out that the price will increase in 2025, should we register for it ASAP? My Answer is Big No - Increase is immaterial, just 4%. For me, every rupee matters but think of INR 1,25.000 as a whole not just a 5% increase. Things every CFA Institute aspirant should know before paying INR 1,25,000 for CFA Level 1: → Unless you want to make a career in finance or are interested in learning finance don't jump into CFA. CFA includes three levels and an approx investment of INR 4,00,000 and at least 1200 hours of preparation → The CFA exam includes 10 subjects/topics: FRA, Fixed Income, Quantitative Methods, Equity Valuation, Portfolio Management, Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Corporate Issuers, Economics, and Ethical & Professional Standards. → It is not an easy exam, you might have to juggle work, life, and preparations (and fun/parties too). However, it is one of the best and most well-structured curricula to learn about finance and its subparts. → Resources to check whether CFA interests you or not? ↳ Guide to CFA (Zell Education): https://lnkd.in/geAcXHnH ↳ CFA Level 1 videos: https://lnkd.in/gi-dejYX ↳ BA II Plus calculator guide (The WallStreet School): https://lnkd.in/g-ETM-dF ↳ CFA Journey Planner: https://lnkd.in/dh9DB2Qa To learn more about the preparation/finance, join the finance community on TG Group: https://lnkd.in/gkgM8yds P.S.: Feel free to reach out if you have doubts, happy learning 🚀 P.P.S: if you liked this, share it with finance aspirants and follow (Tushar Jejani) for more #mba #cfa #jobs #preparation #finance

I'm going to appear for CFA Level-1 exam this month of May Today, I'd like to discuss my strengths and weaknesses in each subject of CFA, along with my confidence levels. These are based on the past CFA Mock exams result which I took at Schweser Mocks I took 4 Level-1 Mock Exams!!! 📌These are the results which I get in each exam CFA Level 1 Mock Exam -1: 54% CFA Level 1 Mock Exam -2: 39% CFA Level 1 Mock Exam -3: 63% CFA Level 1 Mock Exam -4: 76% 📍Subjects I'm most confident about: >> Quantitative Methods (QM) >> Financial Statement Analysis (FSA) >> Equity Investment (EI) >> Portfolio Management (PM) 📍Subjects I'm moderately confident about: >> Alternative Investment (AI) >> Derivatives (DER) >> Economics (ECO) 📍Subjects I'm least confident about: >> Ethical and Professional Standards (EP) >> Corporate Issuers (CI) >> Fixed Income (FI) "Seeking advice from people who have taken the CFA exam before, on how to do well and pass." Fellow CFA candidates, Let's connect and build a strong network. Together, we can support each other, share insights, and navigate this journey towards success. Join me on this exhilarating ride as I prepare for the CFA Level-1 May 2024 exam! Let's connect, share insights, and crush those CFA goals together! #india #finance #cfa #cfacandidates #cfalevel1 #results #success #dreams #mba #lpu #investmentbanking #hiring #jobs PS: If you're also preparing for any level of the CFA exam, feel free to reach out to me. Follow Jeetain Kumar, MBA, FMVA®, ESG for more such posts

Are CFA Exams Becoming Too Easy? Let's Discuss! The CFA Institute has made big changes to the CFA Program: - Shorter readings for easier studying. - Exam length cut by 25%. - Six official mock exams now available. - More balanced topic weights. - 12.5% reduction in testable pages of curriculum [Level I] - Re-attempt in six months [no more full year wait for L2 and L3] - While still in university, pass L1 and L2 [no more juggling of work and study] - Option to defer the exam if unprepared. Sounds great, right? But here’s the concern: The reality of a financial analyst's job is dealing with endless data, building complex models, and making decisions without clear answers. The old CFA exams, tough as they were, mimicked this reality and tested who could handle the grind. The new changes might make the CFA more "passable," but do they still prepare candidates for the real world? Are we sacrificing rigor for accessibility? Is this helping or hurting the value of the CFA Charter? What do you think—are these changes good for future analysts, or is the CFA losing its edge? Share your thoughts!

Many students who have taken the CFA Level 2 exam say it's the hardest part of the CFA process. The amount of information to memorize and understand can be overwhelming. With statistics showing the pass rate hovering at 40% over the past 10 years, you need to perform better than the average candidate to secure a pass. 📍Here are critical topics in each of the ten subjects for CFA Level II: 1. Ethical and Professional Standards: Understanding the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, especially regarding conflicts of interest and disclosure requirements. 2. Quantitative Methods: Mastering time series analysis, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. 3. Economics: Grasping macroeconomic concepts such as monetary policy, fiscal policy, and international trade. 4. Financial Reporting and Analysis: Analyzing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to evaluate a company's financial health and performance. 5. Corporate Finance: Understanding capital budgeting techniques, cost of capital calculations, and corporate governance principles. 6. Equity Investments: Valuation methods such as discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, relative valuation, and understanding market efficiency. 7. Fixed Income: Understanding bond pricing, duration, and convexity, as well as credit risk assessment and yield curve analysis. 8. Derivatives: Grasping options strategies, futures and forward contracts, and their applications for hedging and speculation. 9. Alternative Investments: Mastering concepts related to private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and commodities. 10. Portfolio Management: Asset allocation strategies, risk management techniques, and understanding investor profiles and objectives. These concepts are crucial for mastering each subject and are essential for success in the CFA Level 1 exam. With diligent study and application, these concepts become the keys to unlocking success in the rigorous examination process. Equivaluesearch Lovely Professional University Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI) CFA Institute #india #cfa #finance #ethics #derivatives #portfolio #economics #hiring #jobs #investment #success #growth #risk #valuation PS: If you're also preparing for any level of the CFA exam, feel free to reach out to me. Follow Jeetain Kumar, MBA, FMVA®, ESG for more such posts

The journey to CFA Level 3 is unlike any other. . It’s the final step for candidates who have proven their skills. Historically, Level 3 has a higher pass rate than Levels 1 and 2. This is due to candidates being well-prepared by the time they reach this stage. However, the May 2021 exam cycle saw a significant decline. The pass rate dropped to a new low of 39% in August 2021. This was particularly notable for Level 3, with only 2,769 candidates taking the exam. Now, we’re beginning to see a recovery. The August 2024 pass rate climbed back to 48%. It’s moving closer to the long-term average. For candidates, the journey is challenging but ultimately rewarding. Credits: 300Hours CFA Institute ----- Follow me for more like this... Jeetain Kumar, FMVA® #finance #cfa #investment #ethics #career #growth

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Many students who have taken the CFA Level 2 exam say it's the hardest part of the CFA process. . Because, the amount of information to memorize and understand can be overwhelming. With statistics showing the pass rate hovering at 40% over the past 10 years, you need to perform better than the average candidate to secure a pass. 📍Here are critical topics in each of the ten subjects for CFA Level II: 1. Ethical and Professional Standards: Understanding the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, especially regarding conflicts of interest and disclosure requirements. 2. Quantitative Methods: Mastering time series analysis, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis. 3. Economics: Grasping macroeconomic concepts such as monetary policy, fiscal policy, and international trade. 4. Financial Reporting and Analysis: Analyzing financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to evaluate a company's financial health and performance. 5. Corporate Finance: Understanding capital budgeting techniques, cost of capital calculations, and corporate governance principles. 6. Equity Investments: Valuation methods such as discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, relative valuation, and understanding market efficiency. 7. Fixed Income: Understanding bond pricing, duration, and convexity, as well as credit risk assessment and yield curve analysis. 8. Derivatives: Grasping options strategies, futures and forward contracts, and their applications for hedging and speculation. 9. Alternative Investments: Mastering concepts related to private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and commodities. 10. Portfolio Management: Asset allocation strategies, risk management techniques, and understanding investor profiles and objectives. These concepts are crucial for mastering each subject and are essential for success in the CFA Level 1 exam. With diligent study and application, these concepts become the keys to unlocking success in the rigorous examination process. Lovely Professional University CFA Institute Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI) --- Follow Jeetain Kumar, FMVA® for more such posts #india #finance #cfa #ethics #investment #portfolio #hiring #jobs Schedule a 1:1 session with me to ace any level of CFA exam. https://lnkd.in/gwMZjGsS PS: DM me if you have any query about any level of the CFA exam.

The CFA Level 1 pass rate jumped to 44% in February 2024. 📈This is a significant leap from the November and August 2023 exams - which were just 35% and 37%. So why such an increase? The difficulty level of the exams hasn’t changed, and demographically, test takers were very similar - with one minor change. The candidate pool for February 2024 was slightly younger. The CFA Level 1 test-takers for February 2024 were the first to experience the CFA’s overhauled curriculum, which includes: • A streamlined curriculum • More practice questions and mocks • Practical skills modules 🎓Younger candidates also mean that more exam-takers were still completing university studies, and therefore were already in ‘study mode’. 📊This takes the pass rate a way above the historical average of a 40% pass rate. What do you think are the key drivers to the improving performance of CFA L1 candidates? ————————————————— 🚀Ready to pass the CFA exams? If you’re a CFA candidate looking for study strategies or want to understand more about what the CFA can do for you, sign up to the weekly newsletter here: https://cfaguide.framer.ai

📍CFA prep for winning strategy with a smart & efficient study plan (Here's a 10 points for tailor success)... 1. Set a start date for studying and a target date to finish. 2. Plan to study for 300-350 hours in total. 3. Check the weight for each topic to decide how much time to spend. 4. Focus more on topics you find difficult or are less familiar with. 5. Use both CFA Institute materials and other study resources. 6. Mix official and third-party materials for a thorough understanding. 7. Schedule regular practice exams to check your progress. 8. Review your study materials often to keep the information fresh. 9. Adjust your study plan based on practice exam results. 10. Make sure to balance study time and rest to avoid burnout. #india #finance #cfa #investment #hiring #jobs #impact Repost ♻️ to help your network to excel in CFA Level 1 Strategy P.S. Consistency is key—stay dedicated, balance your resources, and regularly assess your progress to ace the CFA Level 1 exam.