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A Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare for Your CFA

The CFA Level 1 exam is pretty tough to crack. However, do not feel tense or apprehensive if you have registered for the exam. Check out our simple step-by-step guide, which will help your CFA preparations. You can also check out our blog: How Hard is the CFA Exam, to get more clarity on the examu2019s standards.<br><br>

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A Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare for Your CFA

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  1. A Simple Step A Simple Step- -by by- -Step Guide to Prepare Step Guide to Prepare for Your CFA for Your CFA Are you planning to appear in the CFA examinations? If you are studying for the CFA exam, you must understand that the course demands a structured study plan and serious commitment. You must invest more than 350 hours of study while preparing for the Level 1 exam. If your academic background doesn’t cover subjects present in the CFA curriculum, you will need more time. The CFA Level 1 exam is pretty tough to crack. However, do not feel tense or apprehensive if you have registered for the exam. Check out our simple step-by-step guide, which will help your CFA preparations. You can also check out our blog: How Hard is the CFA Exam, to get more clarity on the exam’s standards. How to Prepare for CFA Level 1: A Step-By-Step Guide In this step-by-step guide, we will cover all the important aspects which will help you clear CFA Level 1 exams. 1. Concentrate on the curriculum and identify the topic weights of the CFA Level 1 exam The first step in preparing for the CFA Level 1 examination is understanding the course curriculum. The Level 1 curriculum covers 10 topics, and each topic has a specific weightage. Moreover, the curriculum undergoes annual updates. Although the core topic areas remain the same in all three levels of the exam, the topic weights vary with each level.

  2. Let us look at the 10 topics covered in the CFA Level 1 exam along with their weight: •Ethical and Professional Standards: 15-20% •Quantitative Methods: 8-12% •Economics: 8-12% •Financial Statement Analysis: 13-17% •Corporate Issuers: 8-12% •Equity Investments: 10-12% •Fixed Income: 10-12% •Derivatives: 5-8% •Alternative Investments: 8% •Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning: 5-8% If you want to succeed in this exam, ensure that you thoroughly know the topics mentioned above. Concentrate on the topics which carry more weight, like ‘Ethical and Professional Standards’, ‘Financial Statement Analysis’, ‘Equity Investments’, ‘Fixed Income’, etc. Allocate time to the topics depending on whether it is your strong or weak area. Weaker areas need more time and attention.

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