Subject: CFA L1 & L2 top strategies, port mgmt + career paths

8 articles • 63d to Feb'24 • 149d to May'24 • 246d to Aug'24
300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 63d to Feb'24 • 149d to May'24 • 246d to Aug'24

  • CFA Level 1 study strategies: If you're new to the CFA Program, we discuss how long typically you need to budget for each level of preparation, depending on level of urgency. Also included practical tips for L1 preparations to help you kickstart your journey.

  • May 2024 CFA Level 2 prep tips: For those of you planning ahead for your L2 studies, check out our Level 2 prep strategy guide, with tips on focusing on speed to complete your readings early and diving straight into lots of practice questions and revision.

  • Portfolio Management + other CFA career paths: With ~35% CFA charterholders working in the asset management industry, we look at a typical portfolio manager's career in detail to see what it entails. We also review the breadth of alternative sectors that other CFA charterholders work in to see if CFA charter is aligned to your career goals.

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Zee Tan, 300Hours 🌧


CFA Level 1: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months

CFA Level 1: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months

Sophie Macon • CFA • How to Study

Is the advice for CFA sometimes a little all over the place? Our guide has all the key advice for passing CFA L1 as soon as possible.

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How Long To Study For CFA Exams? A Quick Sense Check

How Long To Study For CFA Exams? A Quick Sense Check

Zee Tan • CFA • How to Study

Are you spending the right amount of time on the CFA exams? Study too little, and you fail. Study too much, however, research shows you burnout...and also fail. Here's a check to see if you're in the right zone.

Check if you're in the sweet spot ➔

Give Yourself the Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam

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2024 CFA Level I Practice Pack

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CFA Institute • Study Resources

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How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)

How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)

Alexander Law • CFA • How to Study

How do you pass CFA L1 without studying all that much? Alex has got some no-nonsense tips for you.

Effective L1 studying ➔

CFA Level 2: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months

CFA Level 2: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months

Sophie Macon • CFA • How to Study

Ever wish you had all CFA L2 advice in one place, showing you how to pass in the shortest way possible? We've got that for you.

CFA L2 - pass it ASAP ➔

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CFA Level 2 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

CFA Level 2 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

Sophie Macon • CFA • How to Study

CFA L2 is regarded as the hardest CFA level - harder than CFA L3. Here's the best advice from past candidates that were successful.

L2 top advice ➔

How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions

How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions

Sam Atari • CFA • How to Study

For some candidates' situations, practice exams could be all you need to pass CFA L2. Here's how to do it, and whether it applies to you.

CFA L2 with just questions ➔

Portfolio Management Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Portfolio Management Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

Portfolio management - what is it? How do you break into it? How much should you get paid? We cover all of this, and more.

All about portfolio management ➔

What Is CFA Good For? A Quick Look At Job Roles & Sectors

What Is CFA Good For? A Quick Look At Job Roles & Sectors

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

What is the CFA charter good for? While most people think about traditional financial roles, there are surprising benefits in other areas such as tech. We go through all the usual - and less usual - avenues available to CFA candidates and charterholders.

What is CFA good for ➔

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