Important Dates
- Registration Opens: Nov 10, 2025
- Registration Closes: May 5, 2026
- Exam Dates: Aug 17 - 23, 2026
Results are provided 6-8 weeks after exam
Exam Format
- 180 multiple choice questions
- Evenly divided into 2 sessions
- Approx. 135 minutes per session
- Computer-based testing
Enrollment Information
Question Format
Each question will have up to 3 answer choices to select from
Quantitative Methods
6% - 9%
An exploration of quantitative concepts and financial analysis. The concepts covered include the time value of money, statistical analysis in finance, probability theory in investments, and hypothesis testing. The topic concludes with an introduction to linear regression and big data techniques.
We Prepare You With Over
- 29,000+ Words in manuals
- 305+ Minutes of video
- 105+ Assignments questions
- 310+ Quiz and Exam questions
Economics
6% - 9%
An introduction to firms and market structures. The topic covers concepts such as the business cycle, monetary and fiscal policies, geopolitics, international finance, and concludes with currency exchange rates.
We Prepare You With Over
- 22,100+ Words in manuals
- 235+ Minutes of video
- 75+ Assignments questions
- 210+ Quiz and Exam questions
Corporate Issuers
6% - 9%
An introduction to different organizational forms, stakeholder management, and corporate governance. This topic emphasizes the importance of understanding working capital & liquidity and capital allocation. It concludes by covering foundational topics in capital structures and business models.
We Prepare You With Over
- 25,800+ Words in manuals
- 185+ Minutes of video
- 65+ Assignments questions
- 150+ Quiz and Exam questions
Financial Statement Analysis
11% - 14%
An introduction to primary financial statements. We explore a general framework for financial statement analysis, three major financial statements, financial reporting for specific assets and liabilities, and financial reporting quality.
We Prepare You With Over
- 33,800+ Words in manuals
- 305+ Minutes of video
- 90+ Assignments questions
- 370+ Quiz and Exam questions
Equities
11% - 14%
An overview of financial markets. We discuss construction and use of security market indexes, market efficiency, equity securities, useful frameworks for conducting industry and individual company analysis, and three equity valuation approaches.
We Prepare You With Over
- 27,700+ Words in manuals
- 290+ Minutes of video
- 85+ Assignments questions
- 355+ Quiz and Exam questions
Fixed Income
11% - 14%
An exploration of fixed-income securities. We discuss global fixed-income markets and valuation of fixed-income securities. We examine bond returns and risks, introduce credit risk and analysis, and conclude with securitization.
We Prepare You With Over
- 34,000+ Words in manuals
- 285+ Minutes of video
- 55+ Assignments questions
- 380+ Quiz and Exam questions
Derivatives
5% - 8%
A look at basic derivatives and derivative markets. We discuss the essential functions of forwards, futures, swaps, and contingent claims (e.g., options) as well as the basics of valuing these derivatives.
We Prepare You With Over
- 20,900+ Words in manuals
- 185+ Minutes of video
- 65+ Assignments questions
- 165+ Quiz and Exam questions
Alternative Investments
7% - 10%
An overview of the features and performance appraisal for alternative investments. We discuss private capital, real estate and infrastructure, natural resources, hedge funds, and digital assets.
We Prepare You With Over
- 24,500+ Words in manuals
- 150+ Minutes of video
- 50+ Assignments questions
- 150+ Quiz and Exam questions
Portfolio Management
8% - 12%
An introduction to the portfolio approach to investments. We discuss risk and return, modern portfolio theory, portfolio planning and construction, a risk management framework, technical analysis, and the ways financial technology is impacting investing.
We Prepare You With Over
- 18,400+ Words in manuals
- 205+ Minutes of video
- 65+ Assignments questions
- 245+ Quiz and Exam questions
Ethics
15% - 20%
An introduction to ethics and its role in the investment profession. We examine the CFA Institute Code of Ethics, Standards of Professional Conduct, and the Global Investment Performance Standards.
We Prepare You With Over
- 19,800+ Words in manuals
- 150+ Minutes of video
- 30+ Assignments questions
- 300+ Quiz and Exam questions
Marc Coward
CFA, MBA, MPhil
Lead Content Manager
Write It Down
If you're struggling to memorize formulas, write them down when you're answering practice questions. Then you can plug in the values that you've been given and solve for the answer. It's easier to remember a formula when you've seen it in action.
Mike Carmody
CFA, FSA, MAAA
Lead Instructor
Focus On What You Know
Don't get stressed when you see questions that leave you dumbfounded. That's to be expected when there is so much material on an exam. Instead, just focus on answering the questions correctly that you are familiar with.
Tong Teh
CFA, FSA
President
Manage Your Time
Don't be afraid to skip questions. You can always mark a question and come back to it later. Give yourself enough time to ace easy questions that may be at the end of your exam. Remember, easy questions are worth just as much as hard questions.
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