CFA® Course
Chartered Financial Analyst
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- The pinnacle of financial expertise and global recognition.
- Begin the CFA journey in your second year of undergraduate studies.
- A highly sought-after qualification, standing as the premier choice in finance.
- Open doors to a vast array of career opportunities with over 63,000 jobs worldwide.
- Reap the financial rewards with a salary range reaching up to ₹18 Lac.
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Why CFA®?
CFA® is a globally recognized credential that helps you demonstrate mastery over Advanced Investment Analysis & Real-time Portfolio Management.
18 – 24 months timeline
3 Exam Levels
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) or final year graduates
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CFA Exam Format and Dates
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Level I
Exam Format & Dates
Multiple choice questions
Exam Windows (IN 2024)
AUGUST
NOVEMBER
Level II
Exam Format & Dates
Vignette-supported multiple choice questions
Exam Windows (IN 2024)
AUGUST
NOVEMBER
Level III
Exam Format & Dates
Vignette-supported essay question and vignette supported MCQs
Exam Windows (IN 2024)
AUGUST
The CFA® Course Curriculum
Topics and Structure |
Level I |
Level II |
Level III |
---|---|---|---|
Ethical and Professional Standards |
15–20% |
10–15% |
10–15% |
Quantitative Methods |
8–12% |
5–10% |
0 |
Economics |
8–12% |
5–10% |
5–10% |
Financial Statement Analysis |
8–12% |
5–10% |
0 |
Corporate Issuer |
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 and Wealth Planning |
5-8% |
10-15% |
35-40% |
CFA® Courses (Feb 2025)
CFA Level 1
(Basic Plan)
₹ 9000
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
CFA Level 1
(Online Live)
₹ 26000
- 150 Hours of Recorded Video
- Live Online Session to cover Entire Syllabus
- Video Lectures [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Prerecorded Video Lectures for all Chapters
- 100% Coverage Video tutorials
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
- 100% Placement Support
- 150 Hours of Recorded Video
- Live Online Session to cover Entire Syllabus
- Video Lectures [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Prerecorded Video Lectures for all Chapters
- 100% Coverage Video tutorials
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
- 100% Placement Support
CFA Level 1
(Self Paced)
₹ 17000
- 150 Hours of Recorded Video
- Video Lectures [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Prerecorded Video Lectures for all Chapters
- 100% Coverage Video tutorials
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
- 100% Placement Support
- 150 Hours of Recorded Video
- Live Online Session to cover Entire Syllabus
- Video Lectures [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Prerecorded Video Lectures for all Chapters
- 100% Coverage Video tutorials
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
- 100% Placement Support
CFA® Courses (May 2025 )
CFA Level 1
(Basic Plan)
₹ 12000
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
CFA Level 1
(Online Live)
₹ 32000
- 150 Hours of Recorded Video
- Live Online Session to cover Entire Syllabus
- Video Lectures [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Prerecorded Video Lectures for all Chapters
- 100% Coverage Video tutorials
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
- 100% Placement Support
- 150 Hours of Recorded Video
- Live Online Session to cover Entire Syllabus
- Video Lectures [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Prerecorded Video Lectures for all Chapters
- 100% Coverage Video tutorials
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
- 100% Placement Support
CFA Level 1
(Self Paced)
₹ 22000
- 150 Hours of Recorded Video
- Video Lectures [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Prerecorded Video Lectures for all Chapters
- 100% Coverage Video tutorials
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
- 100% Placement Support
- 150 Hours of Recorded Video
- Live Online Session to cover Entire Syllabus
- Video Lectures [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Access to Fintelligents Doubt Solving Telegram Group
- Total 3500+ Question Bank with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Prerecorded Video Lectures for all Chapters
- 100% Coverage Video tutorials
- All Chapter Wise Question Set with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Sectional Test - Book Wise Test with Solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- 4 Exam Oriented Mock Exam with solution [Mobile App + Web Access]
- Study Planner
- 100% Placement Support
CFA® Demo Sessions
Eligibility of CFA® Course
You can take the CFA® level 1 examination if you are in your second year of graduation.
If you have a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience, you might be qualified for CFA® in some circumstances without graduating. An international passport in good standing is required for application.
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CFA® Course Syllabus
We have provided a list of the course curriculum so readers may have a better understanding of what they would be studying if they enroll CFA® course. The candidate must pass all three of the CFA® Institute’s examination levels—Level I, Level II, and Level III. All three CFA® sections follow the same syllabus. The weight assigned to each topic at a certain exam level accounts for the discrepancy. The CFA® curriculum comprises field practice acquired through employment experience, academic theory taught at three levels, and providing candidates with a solid professional and ethical basis. Candidates are aware of both the moral principles governing portfolio management and advanced investing features.
CFA® Subjects |
Weight Given in CFA® Level 1 |
Weight Given in CFA® Level 2 |
Weight Given in CFA® Level 3 |
---|---|---|---|
Ethical and Professional Standards |
15–20% |
10–15% |
10–15% |
Quantitative Methods |
8–12% |
5–10% |
N/A |
Economics |
8–12% |
5–10% |
5–10% |
Financial Statement Analysis |
13-17 |
10-15 |
N/A |
Corporate Issuer |
8–12% |
5–10% |
N/A |
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 and Wealth Planning |
5-8% |
10-15% |
35-40% |
Frequently Asked Question - CFA® Exam
To become a CFA® Charterholder, you need to pass all 3 levels of the CFA exam. You can register for the level 1 exam if you meet the education and/or work experience requirements. The years of professional work also count when you pass the exams and want to use your CFA® designation. Aspirants willing to pursue CFA® must comply with the eligibility criteria.
The eligibility for the CFA® Level 1 program is as follows:
- Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline.
- A candidate who is in the final year of the Bachelor’s program at the time of registration can also apply for the CFA® program.
- Applicants need to have at least four years of work experience.
To become a CFA® charter holder, you must have:
- all 3 levels of the exam were completed AND
- at least 4,000 hours of relevant investment-related work experience, completed in a minimum of 36 months (full-time and part-time jobs, as well as remote work arrangements – before, during, or after your participation in the CFA® Program – qualify).
How much does a CFA® candidate earn in India?
- Ideally, if you are a CFA® Level 1 cleared candidate in India then you should be able to get approx Rs 6 Lacs.
- if you have cleared CFA® Level 2 then approx your package should be around Rs 8 to 9 lacs depending upon the profile.
- If you have cleared CFA® Level 3 then ideally in MNC banks you should be able to command around Rs 12 Lacs annually.
Job Profile for CFA® Candidates in India:
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Research
- Fixed Income Research
- Investment Advisor/Consultant
- Performance Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Credit Analyst
Clearing CFA® along with a Full Time is very much possible, I have many students who have cleared the exam along with full-time jobs.
CFA® examinations are challenging and you will need to be extremely disciplined and focused to complete the charter. Candidates are required to pass three levels of exams covering areas, such as accounting, economics, ethics, money management, and security analysis.
Books to be used:
- Get the Schweser Notes and Question from the Book Seller.
- Get Texas Instrument Calculator [ BA II Plus]
Strategy for Preparation:
- It is very important to strike a balance between work life and studies. Try to study as much as 2-3 hours per day and try solving as many questions as possible.
- Focus on identifying difficult topics and revise them 2 to 3 times before the exam.
- Since you get very little time to study, it is better that you stick to third-party notes instead of CFA® institute material as they are concise and cover all the topics.
- You can prepare a timetable and try to follow it. Question bank solving is a must as it makes you efficient and makes you aware of the exam environment.
- Last-minute recaps are very beneficial as it refreshes your concepts.
- Dedicate the last 4-5 weeks only for mock tests as it helps you in understanding your strong and weak areas
- If you are dedicated and focused, then you will be well prepared for your exams.
Ethical and Professional Standards –
This section tries to cover the professional standards and Ethical requirements of being an Investment Management professional. It also covers the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS).
If you are scoring low or you are close to the minimum marks required then the score of this section can decide if the candidate will pass or fail.
Quantitative Methods –
This section tries to cover the basics of statistics and probability for the exam with the section focusing on Statistics, Probability, Hypothesis, Probability Distribution, etc.
This section also covers the Time Value of Money which is the basis of calculations in corporate Finance & Fixed Income books
Economics –
This Section focuses on covering the topics related to Macro and Microeconomics in detail as it is the base for equity analysis and valuation.
Financial Reporting and Analysis –
This section is the largest and important section for the exam.
This section requires the candidate to understand Financial statements like Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cashflow in details along with the account implication for different account standards
Corporate Finance –
This Section focuses on the decision-making of Capital and Risk allocation while doing business. This section broadly covers the capital budgeting, working capital, leverage as a concept in Finance
Portfolio Management –
This section focuses on understanding the nuance of creating the portfolio and risk/return profile of the portfolio management.
This section also covers the Modern Portfolio and Capital Asset Pricing Model theory in detail.
Equity –
This section focus on the various methods for evaluation and valuation of Equity securities in the market.
Fixed Income –
This section focuses on various feature and valuation methods used for Fixed Income Securities like Corporate Bonds, Callable bonds, etc,
Derivatives –
This Section focus on the basics of Financial Derivatives like Futures, Forwards, Swaps, and Options which are available in the market.
Further, this section also tries to give an overview of the valuation of these derivatives
Alternative Investments –
This section gives an overview to the candidates on the various other non-traditional investments like Real Estate, Commodity hedge Funds, Private Equity, etc.
Overall the curriculum of CFA® Level 1 is trying to give the candidate a flavor of the different aspects of the financial market and business so that candidate can be decided his interest accordingly.
Generally, taking into consideration their background, candidates prefer to start preparing from the subjects they are comfortable with and so, there is no particular sequence of topics.
- However, if you are from a non-finance background,it is recommended that you start with the time value of the series which is included in the Quantitative Methods as it forms the base for other topics and is used extensively in other modules.
- You can then go for Portfolio Management and Corporate Finance Topic
- The Financial Reporting and Analysis module should be considered next as it is time-consuming. This includes a good understanding of Accounts and Financial Statement
- Then you can go for Derivative, Alternative Investment, and Fixed income Together
- Post which you can start for Ethics and Economics
- Being from a non-finance background, it is important that you start 6-7 months prior to the exams and dedicate 1–2 hours daily to studying. Initially, start with CFA® institute books, and later as time progresses start referring to third-party books.
- Put more hours on weekends like 4 – 5 hours for preparation
- Put in More hours for Financial Reporting and Analysis, Economics, and Ethics books as these are the topics which I feel are where Non-Finance Students face a lot of problems
- Try solving as many question banks as possible to get used to an exam-like environment and to increase efficiency.
- Dedicate last month for mock tests and recaps as they are very beneficial. In short, it is important that you start early and focus on understanding the concepts as it is the key to clearing CFA® examinations.
Some of the career scopes for CFA® professionals are quality data analysis, consultant, trader, real estate, fixed income, investment banking, etc. The CFA® professionals can also widen their scope if they acquire other skill sets connected to the industry. Here are some types of companies where CFA® charter holders often find employment: Investment Banks, Asset Management Firms, Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds and Investment Companies, Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms, Insurance Companies, Research Firms
CFA® Level 1 candidates on average earn ₹9.8 lacks. CFA® Level 2 candidates earn ₹13.5 lakhs, Level 3 candidates earn 17.5 lakhs and Level 3 cleared – charter pending candidates earn 20.7 lacks on average. Charterholders earn 44.4 lakh.
The CFA® program consists of three rigorous exams—CFA® Level I, Level II, and Level III—that candidates must pass.
- 38% for Level 1 (Feb 2023)
- 44% for Level 2 (Nov 2022)
- 48% for Level 3 (Feb 2023)
There is no limit to the number of times you can attempt the CFA® exams, so candidates can continue to retake the exam until they pass.
Each level of the CFA® course takes around 6-9 months of preparation & 4000 hours of working experience during or after the CFA course. All in all, it would take you around 2 years to become a charter holder. The good part is, you can start your CFA® preparation just after your 12th commerce exams. And the best part is that you can start earning just after CFA® level 1. That’s true, companies around the world offer candidates CFA® level 1 jobs.
To pass the exam, you will need to achieve at least the minimum passing score (MPS) set by the Board of Governors of the CFA® Institute after each exam. The all-time average CFA® Level I pass rate is only 42%, and 2021 pass rates have been even lower.