Subject: CFA Port Mgmt cheat sheet, 2022 topic weights, Apr'21 MPS + more

11 articles • 34d to Jul'21 • 71d to Aug'21 • 155d to Nov'21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
300Hours CFA Blog

11 articles • 34d to Jul'21 • 71d to Aug'21 • 155d to Nov'21

  • Last L1 cheat sheet completed: The last topic (Portfolio Management) in our CFA L1 cheat sheet series is now completed! 
  • 2022's topic weights: We've summarized the changes in our handy curriculum changes guide.
  • Apr'21 MPS: Apr'21 results are out - check out our latest minimum passing score estimates.
  • Headphones review: A casual user tests an endless line of headphones to find out what works best for studying.
  • Career focus this week: Speaking of portfolio management, this month we take a look at updating your CV/Linkedin correctly with your latest CFA status, as well as some career insights into asset management, wealth management and a chartered accountant's perspective on why he's taking the CFA exams.

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


CFA Level 1 Portfolio Management: Our Cheat Sheet

Sophie Macon • CFA • Candidate Resources

Portfolio management is the heart of the CFA program – and they start you light and gentle in Level 1 with a broad strokes introduction, gradually increasing in difficulty and topic weight as you advance to Level 3.

Our cover-all guide to Portfolio Management ➔

2022 CFA Curriculum Changes: Our Super Summary

Sophie Macon • CFA • Exam Overview

We have carefully gone through all the 2022 learning outcome statements (LOS) for each level, and compared them to 2020/2021’s, so you don’t have to.

Changes coming to the 2022 curriculum ➔

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CFA Passing Score: We Reveal The Latest Minimum Passing Score (MPS) Estimates

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Results for Feb, Mar and Apr 2021 included.

The latest MPS analyses ➔

The Best Headphones And Earbuds To Use When Studying For The CFA Exams

Zee Tan • Study Break

Which wireless headphones or earphones would work best for a long study session? A casual user tests them all.

What I found out ➔

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How To Properly Display CFA On Resume, LinkedIn & Business Cards

Zee Tan • Career Advice

With 45% of candidates registering for CFA exams for career reasons, it is crucial to keep your “personal marketing materials”, i.e. CV/resume, LinkedIn, business cards and even email signature, up-to-date to reflect your latest accomplishments in the CFA Program.

How to pimp your CV according to CFA Institute guidelines ➔

How To Get Into Asset Management: 7 Basic Skills You Need

Zee Tan • Career Advice

We asked hiring managers in asset management firms what they look for when green-lighting job applicants.

What we found out ➔

How To Get Into Wealth Management: An Insider's Guide

Tamara Bonn • Career Advice

My insider’s guide on how to get into wealth management. I’ll share tips on what the wealth management industry does, what do companies look for, skills you’ll need, and optimal career paths for you.

Our tell-all guide ➔

Why I Took The CFA Exams: A Chartered Accountant's Perspective

Zee Tan • Career Advice

We’re excited to share the story of one of our talented forum member’s CFA journey so far - a UK Chartered Accountant and an IFRS expert.

A chartered accountant's CFA journey ➔

I Want To Postpone My CFA Exam. What Are My Options?

Maike • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 11 replies

"I have registered for the July exam and would like to postpone it to either August or November. I have called CFA several times but did not get through and have also emailed them 2 times."

See the full support discussion ➔

Can Deferred Dec 2020 Candidates Schedule To Feb 2022 For Free?

anishgupta18 • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 17 replies

"Will I be offered all windows in 2022 like Feb free of charge, or is my free of charge deferral valid only to Nov 2021?"

See the full support discussion ➔

Missed CFA Exam Scheduling Deadline - What Should I Do?

manavchoudhary • CFA General Candidate Support • 11 replies

"I have registered for May 2021 Level 1 exam but missed the deadline to schedule my exam appointment. What options do I have for this exam? Someone please help!"

See the full support discussion ➔

More guides, tips and stories ➔

Market Bear is Displeased...

Instagram • @300hourscfa • 190 likes • 3 comments

...that you haven't seen our CFA Equity Cheat Sheet.

See the full post ➔

What to write on your resume

Twitter • @300hours • 6 likes • 3 replies/RTs

Here is the definitive guide to what should go on your CV for all phases of your CFA qualification process. The diagram summarizes everything you’ll need to know to do this correctly.

See the full tweet ➔