Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
The syllabus for the different papers is given as follows.
Fee Structure: The fee structure of the exam changes on a number of criteria, such as type of study material desired (printed or e-book) and date of registration. It can be viewed here.
Sample Question Sets: Level I Level II Level III Level III Essay Type
For further information on the course, visit the website of the CFA Institute.
The Chartered Financial Analysis (CFA) Degree is awarded by the CFA Institute, USA and is a valuable profession certifying in-depth knowledge of security types and investment. The CFA Program is a globally recognized, graduate level program that provides a strong foundation of real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills along with the practical knowledge one needs in today’s investment industry. It includes a thorough knowledge in quantitative methodologies for analyzing securities that is assessing their value and identifying their underlying risks.
The degree awarded by the CFA Institute, USA is also referred to as International CFA as this degree has International presence with recognition in more than 138 countries across the globe. The self-study based model of this course enables candidates to continue with their full time jobs, and only requires them to appear for the exams. The exams are conducted in the month of June and December every year at various centers across the globe. ...Read more...
The syllabus for the different papers is given as follows.
Syllabus
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Exam
Weight
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Level
I
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Level
II
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Level
III
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15
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10-15
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5-15
|
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Investments
Tools (total)
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49
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30-55
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0
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7
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5-15
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0
|
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10
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5-10
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5-15
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20
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15-20
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0
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12
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5-10
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0
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Asset
Classes (total)
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29
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35-75
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30-65
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4
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5-15
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5-15
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5
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5-15
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5-15
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10
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15-25
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5-15
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10
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10-20
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10-20
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5
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5-10
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40-55
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Total
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100
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100
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100
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*Economics is part of Portfolio
Management at Level III.
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Important
Dates
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June 2017
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December 2017(Level 1 Only)
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Opening of Exam Registration
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July 2016
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January 2017
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1st Deadline for Exam Fee
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Deadline Passed
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Deadline Passed
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Sample Exams Available
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Upon registration
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Upon Registration
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2nd Deadline for Exam Fee
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Deadline Passed
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August 16, 2017
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Mock Exams Available
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NA
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NA
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Final Deadline for Exam Fee
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Deadline Passed
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September 13, 2017
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Exam Tickets Available
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early May, 2017
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November, 2017
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Exam Day
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3rd June, 2017
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December 2, 2017
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Results: Level I and Level II
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Late July, 2017
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Late January, 2018
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Results: Level III
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Mid August, 2017
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Fee Structure: The fee structure of the exam changes on a number of criteria, such as type of study material desired (printed or e-book) and date of registration. It can be viewed here.
Sample Question Sets: Level I Level II Level III Level III Essay Type
For further information on the course, visit the website of the CFA Institute.