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martinriggs123

Finally! I’m so tired of seeing the same lazy questions every day.


RodPeelersHairdoo

I'd love to know the pass rate of people that ask such lazy questions like these.


za_sNse

You forgot to add, how good is Mark Meldrum? / Should I use Mark Meldrum to study?


Pkgoss

This is effectively covered in the very first question.


za_sNse

Only pulling your leg <3


Pkgoss

😂


VegetableInitiative1

Can I use Kaplan notes 2023 to study for L1 in Feb 2024?


Substantial_Click_94

which came first, superior guaranteed returns or the CFA designation?


aitchison50

This might be a dumb question but do you get to add CFA to your email signature/linkedin if you pass level one? or is it only when you have all 3?


Pkgoss

There is no partial designation. Claiming you have earned the CFA charter after completing Level 1 would be fraud. Likewise, I think that specific case is covered in Level 1 ethics.


ibeforetheu

What about CFA level 4?


therealhehaw

Let us know when u get there


Tyler020

Thinking to switch from Wiley to MM for level 1: I found that I'm spending way too much time on videos and note taking. Less time on solving questions. Ratio is probably 80:20. I saw Mark Meldrum's YT video where he says solving questions is the way to internalize. Would I be better off if I watch his videos and solve questions directly?


Pkgoss

1. Notes are not very effective generally so use those most sparingly. 2. Consider speeding up your videos, then take up half the time at twice the speed. 3. Flash cards. 4. QBank religiously


Tyler020

I plan to finishing the material by mid May. Already watching at 1.75x haha. I'm giving the exam in August. Do you think I'll have enough time to do questions and go through everything again?


Pkgoss

You’ll have enough time if you try hard enough. This is not a complicated process, it’s just a grueling one.


Able-Schedule6523

Passed!! 😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻[results](https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/526082841738608640/1194689823206817913/IMG_1298.png?ex=65b1449a&is=659ecf9a&hm=3a542d27283eccbfc49efd7cbceb967da5e91331c973984f63f9ed1506a61754&)


WorldlyHedgehog3884

I have just cleared my level 1. What are the Scholarship submission dates if I want to appear for Nov for level 2.


Pkgoss

Let us know what CFAI says!


biga_biga_bigaachu

Can I say in my resume that "Completed CFA program"? I don't have the charter yet. I have passed L3.


lupafa

Can only say passed L3


Fiery---Wings

Level III exam contains 11 essay sets and 11 item sets. There are seven different topics. My questions are as follows: 1. Is there any topic that is asked exclusively as an essay set or exclusively asked as an item set? I'm asking this because I can plan my preparation accordingly. Like, if a topic like Economics is only asked as an item set then I can focus on the concept alone instead of trying to figure out how to write a structured response. 2. Is there a pattern as to how many essay sets and item sets are asked per topic or does it vary with each attempt?


Spike_the_Dingler

Sorry if this is really stupid but for level 3 if the final score just a simple average of your AM and PM scores?


thejdobs

I would recommend using the search function on this sub. These questions have been asked and answered hundreds of times. /s


Pkgoss

Bad bot. 😂


PrincePryda

Currently registered for May 2023 Level 2 exam, but I need to defer to November. I actually registered for Level 2 back in November (or maybe it was August) of 2022, but because I was offered a job and had to pass licensing exams, I didn’t take the CFA exam. I didn’t cancel or defer - I just never showed up. Based on what I read on the website, you can pay $399 for a one-time, no questions asked deferral. All you’ll need to do is fill out the deferral form which is typically available 4 weeks out from the exam date you’re registered for. Just looking for confirmation that there won’t be any issues for me to pay the deferral fee and move my exam to November of this year - thank you in advance!


Pkgoss

Great detailed question. But this is something you need to ask CFAI directly! Let us know what they say!


PrincePryda

Will do thanks!


ibeforetheu

Did you defer?


PrincePryda

I did yup


Polymath_B19

Which prep provider provides the most number of practice questions? Also curious to know which prep provider has the most relevant practice questions? Thank you so much!


cancerianfella

In sessions 1 and 2, are the questions jumbled up or in proper sections?


sadanandji01

cant join discord group showing whoops


Tyler020

Is it a bad decision to change prep providers for level 2? I passed Level 1 with Wiley scoring above the 90th percentile. But Wiley has 1 great instructor (Peter), some bad, and some awful. Two things I liked about Wiley for level 1 were: Peter Olinto and the condensed text. Many people rate Mark Meldrum highly for level 2. Should I make the switch or stay with Wiley?


Art-RJS

If you purchase a deferral, do you have to pay registration fees again?


Independent-Chain-64

How can I access Wiley Fixed Income Analysis practice problem answers? I have a book, but there is no key answers section.


Amazing_Guarantee565

Which prep provider do you guys recommend between Fitch learning and BPP?


its3amandi-

Stupid question but just to make extra sure, for the “I failed/passed, when can I sit again”, is it also applicable for 2023 too?


Pkgoss

Yep!


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Pkgoss

This is a question for CFAI, let us know what they say.


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Pkgoss

Most big name providers became that way for a reason. Hard to throw a stone in here without someone recommending something. Ultimately though, it’s a question you have to answer for yourself based on research. I typically recommend people talk to recent candidate’s and Charterholders at their local society for recommendations to try to avoid shill recommendations.


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Pkgoss

I have no experience with them. But, I know the CFAI material is also pretty adequate. So, unless there’s a tool you need that a third party can provide, consider using the material given.


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Pkgoss

When you sign up with CFAI you get access to the curriculum, a qbank, and mock exams.


Tyler020

Hello, I'm currently studying for level 1 (exam in Aug 2023). I need some help with my studying strategy. I'm using Wiley's videos to understand the material. What I'm doing right now is: - handwriting all the practical questions that require solving. This includes examples and quiz questions. - taking notes on my laptop of important points the instructor says in lecture videos. - I also plan to do CFAECO questions. I haven't done them yet because lecture videos of 1 chapter took me almost a week to complete. I aim to manage time better and complete CFAECO questions of each chapter starting next week. Is there anything I should change/improve in order to optimize my studying method? I know there's a lot of effort lacking. That's why I'm asking this question so I can build a good system for studying.


Pkgoss

Hand writing anything that isn’t working out problems is unnecessary and time intensive imo. I’d recommend you do a lot of qbank problems as you progress and just keep moving until you are doing qbank on the full curriculum daily.


Agile_Training_8383

Does anyone know when the results will be out for the February L1 exam?


Pkgoss

5-8 weeks after the week of the exam. You will know the date 1 to 2 weeks prior.


comepep

Hello everyone, Do you know if we can use a blank paper (the exam day) in order to do a Bayes theorem (for example)? Thanks!


Pkgoss

This depends entirely on your prometric location, unfortunately. Some give you whiteboards and markers others papers and pens/pencils. You’ll need to confirm with them.


comepep

Cool, thank you for the answer. I'll check with them given my location.


Local-Permission-791

MM or IFT video lectures for level I?


VIXDICKS

Hello! For candidates taking the exam in the current format and missing out on the Practical Skill Modules, will we be able to have access to them afterwords as learning opportunities/Creditable education hours for maintaining a charter at no cost?


Pkgoss

This is a great question for the CFAI AMA being held today.


VIXDICKS

Just realized I posted it on the wrong post. I’ll copy over! Thank you!


amandacp19

>Hey! Just saw this now. What was their answer?


biga_biga_bigaachu

Is there a general chat in the r/CFA Discord group? I couldn't find it.


Pkgoss

Did you agree to the rules?


biga_biga_bigaachu

Oh, sorry. I was searching for something like "agree rules". I read everything, turns out I only had to click the emoji. 😅


Pkgoss

The “tap the emoji below if you agree to these rules part is the trickiest part of the rules 😂 glad you are in! Welcome!


clemllk

is anyone else experiencing CFAI losing their history of answered questions? I have been losing data from a few hundred previously answered questions


cowsmakemehappy

There are at least three people I've seen on LinkedIn that passed the Feb 2023 Level 3 exam who are already sporting "name, CFA" on their LinkedIns. There's no way they passed the reference check that quickly, so is CFA going to punish them?


Pkgoss

I was a CFA charterholder the day results came out. You can do all that stuff before the results such that all you need to do is pay dues on results day.


cowsmakemehappy

But you don't actually hold the charter until they approve you, right? Or am I overthinking this?


Pkgoss

You can be approved prior to receiving your results such that you only need to pay dues to receive the charter. You may be overthinking it. I think, knowing this community, its much more likely that they had all their ducks in a row and then just paid on results day. I was pretty confident i passed, and I didn't want to wait to complete the process, so I started it almost 8 weeks ahead of time.


EstablishmentOk8105

When calculating Enterprise value why do we add minority interest?


cowsmakemehappy

How long did it take you to get the charter after you applied? It's been several weeks for me, just wanted to see what others experience was.


Pkgoss

I had the process done before I got the results. It did take a while for my process to complete though.


cowsmakemehappy

Thanks. I didn't even think to actually start this process before getting the pass email. Whoops!


Tyler020

Thinking to delay my level 1 exam, 4 months out. Exam date is August 25. I've about 7 modules left which I plan to finish by the end of May. I haven't even touched the CFAECO questions. Will I have enough time to go through mocks and all the practice questions?


ibeforetheu

Is there a way to skip questions in the CFA mock exam page? I'm assuming the mock exam doesn't mimic the exam day program because I remember being able to skip from question to question


AdMany5008

I paid already the upfront fee and then $399 deferral fee and now some bald headed attorney is telling me I don’t have a test date. They completely scammed me. Has this happened to anyone else? They made a bogus policy that’s completely illegal to take your money


Polymath_B19

What is the exam service provider that provides the most number of practice questions and most relevant practice questions? Thank you!


geekedbyfinance

I am planning to sit for the Level 1 February 2024 exam and I really don't know which prep provider to use. Which one do y'all recommend? (Nevermind the price). Thanks in advance.


ibeforetheu

Do you think I will have a chance at all to enter the industry of ER or hedge funds without prior experience but passed level 2? I just want to get a foot in the door and I've been self employed doing my own market research and managing a micro fund running a credit collection options strategy. Will employers be impressed if I can show them a research report and my past trading performance? Or should I just keep doing my own thing because I don't stand a chance without industry experience? I have a m.s. in microbiology and was looking into biotech ER


chadchadhehe

Where is the CFAI Qbank? Do I need to purchase is separately?


Pkgoss

It’s included and in your candidate resource center on the site. Just click around a little, you’ll get there!


T4Tomato

I am not sure i can find it ….. i am registered for Feb 24


Pkgoss

I’m sure you can find it, investigative skills are part of the skill set you develop in preparation for these exams. Step one is logging into the CFAI website. Step two is clicking on account… I trust you can find it from there


Iamverycoolandsmart-

Do I do the Prerequisite readings for CFA on the LES? I am taking Level I in Feb and my degree is mostly not Quantitative, so I have started to work through the prerequisite readings. I know CFAI tells you to do it if you don't have an Econ/Stats background, but is this a good idea or will I be able to pick most of it up as I go along?


Slow_Advisor_8201

I have cleared L1 without applying for scholarship. Can I now apply for the same in L2


spike_the_dealer

I don’t know if this is the best place to ask but does MM allow you to do practice questions on your mobile device, either on the web or their app? Kaplan doesn’t not let you “grade quizzes” on a mobile device.


Pkgoss

Idk if the site has changed or not but I definitely did QBank questions on mobile for mm back in the day.


IndependentContent22

Guys can i get discord latest link invite pls


Pkgoss

It’s one of the answers in the FAQ above. However, accio discord.


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IndependentContent22

The link has expired can you please give me latest one


Pkgoss

This is not an expired link to my knowledge. But let me find you a single use link for now. https://discord.gg/rpa9HGFF


IndependentContent22

That would be great thanks


Pkgoss

Its appended to the prior comment. Thanks.


IndependentContent22

Still its showing expired to me


Pkgoss

Then you should try clearing your cache and other Google troubleshooting items as the first link also isn’t expired.


Initial-Ad6591

I was searching for the exam deferral form (Paid) Couldn't find it despite of showing on the CFAI website that it will be available about 4 weeks before the start of an exam window, if anybody can help me with this situation it would be appreciated.


big-dumb-guy

I was hoping to find resources here for people similarly situated to me. I have a bachelors and masters in economics and have worked in state government the better part of the past ten years. Prior to that I was in the military. I’m interested in the CFA or at least the first two levels because it could help facilitate a career change, and the material covered seems like a good mix of brushing up/diving deeper into things I was interested in during graduate school, and things I’ve always wished I had a structured framework for learning more about.


Pkgoss

Accio discord!


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big-dumb-guy

Ha, fair enough. I figured it was a frequent-enough situation! I asked prematurely i admit; current looking through search results here on the subreddit


Pkgoss

There’s a vibrant community on discord, Reddit, and likely even your local CFA Society. Definitely check them all out!


lolyups

what up r/CFA


tcibils

This answered questions I did not even knew I had! Thanks :)


Tyler020

Sorry if this sounds dumb but I'm worried asf. - About 24 days left for level 1. - Finishing my second round of revision today. - Done with CFAI questions + Wiley questions. - Have done 0 mocks. Will start tomo Do I still have a chance?


Pkgoss

You definitely have a chance. Mock till you drop. Qbank and EOC questions too. Learn from them all as much as possible till test day. You got this!


Tyler020

Thanks!


exclaim_bot

>Thanks! You're welcome!


Barca_Hannibal

Can I ask how many questions we can expect in the CFA Level III exam? I thought it to be 88 questions but the Kaplan Mock exams have 112 questions... Thanks.


Pkgoss

https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/exam/level-iii


No_Work_4327

I’m a level 1 cfa candidate and i have my exam on 24th august and I wasn’t feeling well from 2-3 days so i did covid 19 test and the report came out to be positive. And I’ve already used my paid deferral once so please guys tell me that cfa institute consider covid 19 under emergency deferral or not Please help me


No_Use6412

Can I choose question difficulty on the ecosystem?


Electrical-Role1270

Please add am I too old?


Pkgoss

Ahh. That’s is good one. I’ll get that added when I’m at my computer next.


AdCandid4036

What is the New Candidate Agreement?


Moessus

Hey guys, I bought Wiley, but I do not see it on the approved prep provider... Was that a mistake then? [https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/prep-providers#sort=%40itemheadertitle%20ascending&numberOfResults=100](https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/prep-providers#sort=%40itemheadertitle%20ascending&numberOfResults=100)


Reasonable_Sky571

What % of right answers should one get to pass CFA level 2


Pkgoss

Aim for 100% and pass on your worst day was my strat.


scoopwhooppoop

Just took lvl 2 yesterday. Does it still take 2 months to get results?


Recent-Plum1556

What's the highest percentile one can get in cfa exam?


Jolly_Boss_8850

Fintree juice notes cfa level 1 I want can anyone send it


Empty-Bird1378

Can someone help me navigate CFA L1 mocks on their official website for the L1 exam this Nov


Crafty-Difficulty244

Can i cheat in the cfa exam?


Pkgoss

No. But you can consider this your first and last warning.


markovka7614

Why can’t we use the yield on 10-year T-bills as an indicator of inflation?


Pkgoss

Off the top of my head, flight to safety seems like it would be a fairly big disrupter in terms of an indicator as the increased demand can push prices up and yields down, making them less reflective of inflation expectations. Which is why you would probably use a bunch of other things to get an idea of what inflation is doing.


Dr-Maverick

Is there any way to randomize CFAI qbank?


obsidyen_

Hi guys, I passed Level I August 2023 just with Schweser notes and CFAI EOC questions, with a score of around 90%. I did a master of finance degree at Cambridge so I knew the content before (except for ethics). I'm thinking of preparing for level 2 using Schweser notes, CFAI Blue box questions, and CFAI practice questions. Do you think that'd be a good strategy for level 2? thanks. ps: I don't like watching videos much, I learn by reading.


Spaghetti0099

Is the deferral form for November 2023 L1 out already?


boomer_sidhanth

Does CFA institute publish an admit card for level 1 exam?


OnlyAd3626

What is a good mock score for l1?


Pkgoss

100%, everything else could use improvement.


Saizou1991

2023 and 2024 have different syllabus. Is it possible to reschedule from Nov 2023 to Feb or May 2024 ?


Noureldeen-03

Can i sit for level 2 exam without graduating?


AdEmergency4647

Do I need the CFA "Certificate in ESG Investing" before registering the new "Climate Certificate"?


GGALD

UK - Selling CFA level 3 Schweser 2023 books - £150 - NEW


OrsonAhsoka456

What’s the ideal score on CFA Mocks(for CFA L1) to clear L1?


Pkgoss

100.


thegoodthegoodlife

Can i sit for the CFA exam with two years left in my bachelors degree?


Pkgoss

You can start taking them when you are 23 months from graduation.


Sufficient_Bid4293

Can I take the level 2 exam in May 2024, if I am completing my bachelors in June 2024?


Pkgoss

I don’t see why not, since you can sign up for level 1 starting 23 months prior to graduation.. how the rules work now is “you must be within 11 months of graduation to sit for your Level II exam and you must have completed your bachelor’s degree or accrued 4,000 hours of professional work experience to sit for your Level III exam.”


Sufficient_Bid4293

Okay thanks. Wasn’t aware of the rule change. Did it change recently?


Pkgoss

In the last 18 months I’d say?


That-Response-9530

I am planning to appear for L1 in the August attempt and I want to apply for the access scholarship whose window opens on 24th January. However, the early registration fee is valid only until the 23rd of January. So will I be able to avail the early registration fee in case I am not awarded the scholarship?


Pkgoss

Probably not. As you point out, timing may be an issue.


syracuseda9

How do I access the CFA society boston L3 mock exam for 2024. I cant seem to find it and the link i did find doesnt work


third_najarian

I believe that the Boston mock is now the CFAI's official mock.


HedgeFundEng

I currently work for a private equity fund working closely with two analysts developing models using Python and SQL that are used for investment decisions. Would this be considered qualified work experience? Many of these models involve consumer credit loan level data as well as economic data pulled from the FRED api.


Pkgoss

If the argument can be made, then likely yes. Check out the quiz they have on the site.


Godfather751

Which is best for Level 2 Preparation Kaplan, Mark Maldrum or Uworld?


techwolfe99

L2 results out check verification letter


Alamortex

Hi everyone, after a careful consideration I decided to prepare for the November 2024 exam. Unfortunately studying while working as a consultant for a big 4 is not so easy, so after collecting some colleagues feedback I decided to use a preparation provider. After a bit of searching I have identified Kaplan and Bloomberg as the most interesting one. Do you have any suggestions on which one, according to your personal experience is the best? And in case which package did you suggest to buy? Thanks a lot!


otaviomep

Does someone have experience with studying solo (only CFA material) and then switching to prep providers? I usually prefer to study on my own and by reading instead of having "classes" or watching videos, but not sure what the passing rate is for candidates "on their own" and if I would be making it additionally harder


AffectionatePipe2599

Can I defer the exam to the next dxam window


DeliveryFun1858

^^^


Peter_Sullivan

Hi all, I am doing some kind of research. If you have used prep providers, what pros/cons do you find interesting? In case you did not use prep providers. What would make you pay for prep providers? Price? Qbank? Quality of the LOS?


Pkgoss

You should use the search bar. It’ll save you a lot of time.


Peter_Sullivan

The idea is to have something more than: "OK/shit prep. prov"


Puzzled-Roll-6459

Hi is it worth it to spend money for investment foundations? (I am a SWE)


Legitimate-Peak-3171

What is the applied section in mark meldrums content?