📖 Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
About CFA Course
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program is a professional certification offered internationally by the US based CFA Institute to investment and financial professionals
The CFA Program is designed to equip you with the kind of expertise and real-world skills in investment analysis that will help you advance your career.
The program teaches a wide range of subjects related to the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, and wealth planning. A candidate who successfully completes the program and meets other professional requirements is awarded the “CFA Charter”.
3 Levels
Average Completion Time 3-4 Years
Professional Growth
Advantages Of CFA Course
Most Prestigious Qualification
CFA is known to be the most valued qualification in the finance and investment industry leading instant credibility and industry respect.
Exponential Salary Growth
The CFA is considered a gold standard in finance and hence the CFA charterholders are attractively compensated by the employers
Best Job Prospects At The Top Investment Firms
Being CFA presents 1000+ job roles ranging from Investment Analyst to Advisor/Consultant to Fund Manager.
Networking Opportunies for a Faster Career Growth
Join more than 200,000 professionals who have been recognized globally for their commitment to ethics and professionalism.
Eligibility Criteria for CFA
To be eligible to apply for The CFA® Program, you should be at least Undergraduate student
- Level I – First Year of undergrad course from a recognised university
- Level II – Final Year of undergrad course from a recognised university
- Level III – Undergrad degree conferred
Note : The contents presented here are referred from the CFA Institute’s website. For updated contents, candidates are advised to refer to the CFA institute’s website, www.cfainstitute.org
Roadmap for CFA
| Subject Area | Level I (%) | Level II (%) | Level III (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Methods | 6-9% | 5-10% | 0% |
| Economics | 6-9% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 11-14% | 10-15% | 0% |
| Corporate Issuers | 6-9% | 5-10% | 0% |
| Equity Investments | 11-14% | 10-15% | 10-15% |
| Fixed Income | 11-14% | 10-15% | 15-20% |
| Derivatives | 5-8% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Alternative Investments | 7-10% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Portfolio Management & Wealth Planning | 8-12% | 10-15% | 35-40% |
| Ethical & Professional Standards | 15-20% | 10-15% | 10-15% |
* The above weightages are subject to change at the sole discretion of the CFA Institute
| Criteria | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Exams | 2 exams in a single day | 2 exams in a single day | 2 exams in a single day |
| Time Duration | 2.25 Hours per Exam | 2.25 Hours per Exam | 2.25 Hours per Exam |
| Number of Questions | 90 MCQ’s Per Exam | 44 Vignette-Based MCQs | 11 Vignette-Based MCQs & Constructive Response |
| Question Type | MCQs | Vignette-Based MCQs | Vignette-Based MCQs & Constructive Response |
| Exam Month | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | ✔ | ||
| May | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| August | ✔ | ✔ | |
| November | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Exam Attempt | Early Registration ($990) | Standard Registration ($1290) |
|---|---|---|
| February | 1st Week of August | 1st Week of November |
| May | 1st Week of November | 1st Week of February |
| August | 1st Week of February | 1st Week of May |
| November | 1st Week of May | 1st Week of August |
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Non Scholarship Fee | Scholarship Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Scholarship | For those with financial need | USD 990 | USD 400 |
| Student Scholarship | Current students at affiliated universities | USD 990 | USD 600 |
| Professor Scholarship | Full-time professors or department heads | USD 990 | USD 400 |
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