Anyone Here A CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)??

[bovverd]

I am looking into possibly studying to become a CFA. Has anyone here taken this course? I would appreciate any guidance available.

Regards

[CT]

I'm doing Level 1. Its tough.. 250 hours of study minimum and I mean minimum. I have a decent finance background (MBA Finance). If you don't have that background, add another 100+ hours to the study schedule for Level 1. Level 2 is valuation, which I expect the same.

The amount of info is a little daunting.

[bovverd]

Originally Posted by CT

I'm doing Level 1. Its tough.. 250 hours of study minimum and I mean minimum. I have a decent finance background (MBA Finance). If you don't have that background, add another 100+ hours to the study schedule for Level 1. Level 2 is valuation, which I expect the same.

The amount of info is a little daunting.

Many Thanks CT - Would you happen to know where I could pick up a couple of the text books for level 1 as I will probably take at look at them first before proceeding.

Regards

[CT]

Well, when you sign up, the CFA will include the their official books with the exam.Some folks use study systems aside from the CFA material, like Schweser and others. The books will run about 400-700.. depending on which provider.