CFA Stands For Chartered Financial Analyst, This CFA Program is a globally recognized credential that provides to the candidates with real-world skills in investment analysis, portfolio management, and wealth planning. CFA program is designed to help you grow in the competitive investment industry and it is considered the gold standard of investment credentials.
Who is the CFA Program for?
- University students who Considering a future in finance, corporate banking, or investment management.
- Existing industry professionals Eager to build or boost professional credentials.
- Professionals from other industries who want to change the focus of their careers and want to get into Core Finance.
How is the CFA Program Course outline across the CFA exam?
The CFA Program is a series of three exams:
- Levels 1
- Levels 2
- Levels 3
Each level of the curriculum builds on the prior level and becomes increasingly complex.
Level 1
Learn and describe
Multiple choice questions will test your knowledge of key terms, concepts, and formulas that are the foundation of the investment industry.
Level II
Analyze and Assess
Exam vignettes with multiple choice questions will test how you analyze situations and provide solutions using the knowledge you have accumulated.
Level III
Integrate and apply
A mix of item set questions and constructed response questions will reveal how you integrate concepts and apply knowledge to real-world scenario.
How much does it cost to become a CFA Charter holder?
Based on exam fees, it costs USD 2,550 – 4,800 to complete all three levels of the CFA Program and become a charterholder (depending on whether you register for your exams during the Early or Standard registration period).
The one-time enrollment fee of USD 350 is charged when you first enroll for the Level I exam; it is not charged for subsequent exams (Level II and Level III) or exam retakes.
Here we mentioned Level wise Fee :
Level 1
| EARLY |
STANDARD |
| USD 990 | USD 1,290 |
| One-time Enrollment Fee: | |
| USD 350 | |
Level 2
| EARLY |
STANDARD |
| USD 990 | USD 1,290 |
Level 3
| EARLY |
STANDARD |
| USD 1,090 | USD 1,390 |
CFA exam rescheduling fee
A USD 250 rescheduling fee will apply if you need to reschedule your exam appointment within your exam window.
What topics are covered in the CFA Program curriculum?
The CFA Program curriculum covers a wide range of topics across its three levels. Here are the core areas:
Alternative Investments
This topic defines and explores alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, commodities, and infrastructure. You’ll learn about the characteristics they have in common and the use of alternative investments for diversification and higher returns.
Exam topic area weight across levels:
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| 7-10% | 5–10% | 5–10% |
Topics ( Level 1 )
- Alternative Investment Features, Methods, and Structures
- Alternative Investment Performance and Returns
- Investments in Private Capital: Equity and Debt
- Real Estate and Infrastructure
- Natural Resources
- Hedge Funds
- Introduction to Digital Assets
Topics ( Level 2 )
- Introduction to Commodities and Commodity Derivatives
- Overview of Types of Real Estate Investment
- Investments in Real Estate through Publicly Traded Securities
- Hedge Fund Strategies
Corporate Issuers
Derivatives
Economics
Equity Investments
Financial Statement Analysis
Fixed Income
Portfolio Planning and Wealth Management
Ethical and Professional Standards
Quantitative Methods
How is each topic weighted in the CFA exams?
CFA program exams cover most of the topic areas across all three levels, although the focus for each level changes as the exams progress. By Level III, half the exam or more focuses on fixed income, investments and portfolio management.
Here is the latest topic weighting for all three levels.
| Topic Areas (%) | Level I | Level II | Level III |
| Quantitative Methods | 8-12% | 5-10% | 0% |
| Economics | 8-12% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 13-17% | 10-15% | 0% |
| Corporate Issuers | 8-12% | 5-10% | 0% |
| Equity Investments | 10-12% | 10-15% | 10-15% |
| Fixed Income | 10-12% | 10-15% | 15-20% |
| Derivatives | 5-8% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Alternative Investments | 5-8% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Portfolio Management & Wealth Planning | 5-8% | 10-15% | 35-40% |
| Ethical & Professional Standards | 15-20% | 10-15% | 10-15% |
Who do CFA Charter Holders work for?
CFA Charterholders are employed by some of the world’s biggest financial institutions. These include JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Royal Bank of Canada, BofA Securities, Kotak Investment Bank, UBS Group, HSBC Holdings, Wells Fargo and Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, BlackRock, and TD Bank Financial Group and many more.
