Subject: 2021 CFA topic weight changes, and guides to start your year right

8 articles • 50 days to Feb21 • 76 days to Mar21 • 141 days to May21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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8 articles • 50 days to Feb21 • 76 days to Mar21 • 141 days to May21

Happy New Year everyone!


To get you off to the best start possible, here's the 2021 list of free CFA study materials, with an updated CFA getting started guide. We've also included CAIA and FRM getting-started guides as registration deadlines are looming.

For those who are already studying, there's tips below for work/life balance as we get back into it, as well as need-to-know effective study techniques.


Read, and remember to comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours

The Free CFA Study Material List 2021

Zee Tan • Resources

We've curated the best available CFA materials that don't require paying, so you can get straight into exam preparation mode.

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CFA Exams in 2021: A Beginner's Guide

Sophie Macon • Guides

The CFA exams have recently undergone huge changes in exam format, schedules and even results formats.

How the CFA exams are like in 2021 ➔

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2021 Changes: CFA Exam Curriculum and Topic Weights

Sophie Macon • Resources

See what's changed for the 2021 exams.

Find out what's changed ➔

CFA Exam Fees: How Much Does It Really Cost?

Sophie Macon • Guides

Is the CFA Program worth it? Here are all the relevant costs you really need.

Find out the actual cost of the entire CFA Program ➔

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8 Simple Steps To Balance CFA Studies And Your Work

Sophie Macon • Study Wellness

Learn how to manage time more efficiently, increase study retention and still have a life whilst studying for the CFA exams

Our tried-and-tested tips ➔

How To Study Effectively: Proven Methods That Work for CFA, FRM & CAIA Exams

Sophie Macon • Tools

The Dunlosky study compared a comprehensive list of study methods for their effectiveness. We've assessed it from a financial exams perspective, and list the best study methods for your exam.

Which study methods work, and which don't ➔

The Definitive Guide to the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Program

Sophie Macon • FRM

Interested in FRM? Our new definitive guide is packed with the latest information to help you get started.

Find out whether FRM is for you ➔

The Definitive Guide to the CAIA Exams

Sophie Macon • Guides

This new guide is packed with the latest information that will aid your decision making on CAIA certification.

Learn if CAIA right for you ➔

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I love this CFA care package!

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A box of snacks - each with a practice problem on it, so that you can practice and review before you munch on a treat!

What are your go-to snacks when CFA-studying?⠀

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Bring on 2021 already.

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