How I Smashed the CFA with 90th Percentile Scores (2024)

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Completing the CFA charter is hard, but the right strategy makes it a whole lot easier. Fortunately, I passed all 3 exams first time, with 90th percentile scores at all applicable levels and in this video, I share exactly how I did it. Enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Understand motivation
01:45 - Prep providers
05:46 - Study strategy
07:05 - Learning techniques
10:02 - Exam technique
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the content presented should not be construed as professional financial advice. Investing involves risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
Viewers should conduct their own research and/or consult with a qualified professional before making any decisions. The content of this video is based on my personal opinions and should not be considered as a recommendation.
I do not assume any responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this video, nor for any actions taken by viewers based on the information provided.
This video does not represent the official views or opinions of the CFA Institute. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any decisions.
By watching this video, viewers agree to release and hold harmless Haaris Zamir, CFA from any and all liability related to any decisions or actions taken based on the information presented in this video. This disclaimer is subject to change without notice.

[@MrC4rc]

Hey Haaris, I'm using your technique from your 1st video on L2 prep, and I really want to thank you, my understanding is way better, and I feel more confident with both, videos and additional notes rather than only MM notes, thanks again !

[@HaarisZamir]

Love to hear it!

[@pabloreiser2261]

After you mentioned first principle thinking (which I had never heard before) I started doing some research into it. Would be very interesting to hear your explanation of it and particularly how and where it can apply to the CFA.

[@HaarisZamir]

I'll see if I can fold it into a future video!

[@streetjam1236]

Hey Haaris, for the IFT notes are their free notes sufficient along with Mafk Meldrum? Or do you recommend getting both the Main notes and High yield package? I'm doing L1 btw

[@HaarisZamir]

Free notes might be fine, depending on how confident you're feeling. I'd always recommend high yield notes for the reviews though - game changer

[@pialrahman8849]

Great video! For L1 do you think it would be sufficient to just follow MM's videos and notes and just buy IFTs high yield course?

[@HaarisZamir]

Yes that's probably fine for L1

[@jdjd605]

Hey Haaris, what would you recommend to do for the sections where some L1 knowledge is required? Eg for Quants would you recommend to completely relearn some L1 content or to just glance over it?

[@HaarisZamir]

Just glancing over it is fine to refresh memory, and then if you don't understand L2 material, go back to L1 and dig deeper

[@Gaurav_Shrivastav]

Make a video on how to use Flash Card for CFA Level 1 by own ? Is it useful to use it or not ?

[@HaarisZamir]

I will think about how to present!

[@Gaurav_Shrivastav]

@@HaarisZamir Ya, Please make a video on it. Thank you

[@Kenciao21]

Nice Video! Can I ask if what should I buy If I just finished the MM videos? Do you recommend me to buy the notes or the high yield for reviews?

[@HaarisZamir]

Which level is this for?

[@Kenciao21]

@@HaarisZamir For L1

[@HaarisZamir]

@@Kenciao21just high yield is fine at this stage

[@Kenciao21]

Noted on this information. Thank you, Haaris.

[@harshitsinha2174]

Hello Haaris. I wanted to learn valuation and I landed on Prof. Ashwath Damodaran's YT channel and there's a valuation for undergrads series going on. But upon reaching the 3rd video I didn't understand much of anything, I realized I lack basic financial knowledge and I'm really interested in studying finance. Can you please give me a direction to start, idk where my first step towards learning about finance should be.

[@HaarisZamir]

Hey - so if you're a graduate, I wouldn't consider the CFA. Instead, take a look at the IMC (also provided by the CFA institute), which could be a better choice. Or otherwise take a basic "intro to finance" course of some sort, I'm sure there's lots online. Finance is very broad so there's no simple starting point. But generally, try to understand a bit about economics / markets, financial statements, equity & debt - that's a decent place to start. Good luck

[@harshitsinha2174]

@HaarisZamir Thanks a lot for guiding me.

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