HOW TO PASS THE CFA EXAM WITH A FULL-TIME JOB (Level 1 CFA Exam)

[@shaikzakirhussain7996]

Realistic and Honest feedback in the world of exaggeration.

Thank you I appreciate that

[@jbdmb]

The background music to this video sure is cheery. But a darker theme of minor and diminished key would be much more appropriate given the reality of sufficiently studying for these exams

[@yingyingw11]

Thank you for sharing this and congrats to pass your level 1 👏🏻

[@pneron2032]

Thanks very much. Great channel. It's nice to see someone who passed who doesn't say "and I did it in one month/standing on my head". Will follow your videos. 👍

Thanks dude, hope you enjoy! Just trying to keep it realistic.

[@iroddo]

thanks for making the videos, just a little suggestion ... the background music is a too high

Somebody said this on one of my other videos as well! Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

[@conorlynch6711]

Congrats brother, the studying required for these exams are extensive to say the least. Happy to hear you were successful.

[@marcp4389]

I'm contemplating signing up in January. Managed to finish books 1 and 2. I'm in book 3 now. I'm just doing pre readings until I complete the series. Using the Kaplan and Wiley material since the book is quite voluminous.

Best of luck, I’m signed up for level 2 next June and am trying out Mark Meldrum’s prep material

[@ImBruces]

Awesome man, glad you passed, and I`m glad they postponed the June Exam, I still had 30 Readings left lol

Yeah definitely. We must take advantage of the extra time now.

[@ImBruces]

@ Can I pass with this scores? (we had a pass rate of 25% last exam), was you results from dec? I did a mock and got 71% AM and 66% PM: (writing in 2 days) 56% Ethics 83% Quant 72% Econo 78% FRA 67% Corp Finan 65% Equity 60% FI 40% Der 82% AI 82% PM

[@Music1980Music]

Hi Marc, you mention sign up early. When you mentioned the text books and also those practices questions. Are those all from the CFA board when you sign up for the exam? Would the cfa provided material it’s enough to passed? Or are you recommended to using outside provider as well. ( we all have limited amount of time)Thanks Aaron

[@percivul1786]

Good video, but the music was VERY distracting. Eventually I just had to give up. :(

Thanks for letting me know.

[@agomanimaity1669]

Hi Marc, I got a bit confused with the number of MCQs for Level I. The page shown in the timestamp 2:02 says 240 MCQs but after checking the CFA website, it shows 180 MCQs for Level 1. Did CFA reduce the number of MCQs?

Yes since they changed their format to computer based testing for level 1 the total MCQ's has gone down to 180 questions

[@bisserosaliewilfried4152]

Hello Marc, thanks for sharing. I am yet to finish my masters 2 in corporate finance and I intend to begin the CFA program next year , any idea of where I can find the CFA books and start reading?

You can find them anywhere online. I purchased mine via Amazon

[@bisserosaliewilfried4152]

@ thanks

[@RyanInCanada]

can you share how you breakdown your study schedule? all the topics are differnt length and i am having a hard time breaking them down

I kept track of my score on all the end of chapter questions while going through the books and when reviewing spent more time on the areas in which I was struggling to balance out my score, hope that helps

[@waldemarmoskalecki7891]

Did you use HP or TI calculator? Textbook says either of those is essential, but there is no need to have both. I'm wondering which one was your choice

I used the BA II Professional, they all have the same functionality though, really doesn't make a difference

[@mufazzalmansoorali3284]

Cool I’m attempting level 1 in November this year .Wish me luck.

Best of luck sir

[@maggie.ZBaron]

wow. Have you started preparing CFA LEVEL 2? Also what books did you use for level 1? where did you get materials?

I signed up to take it May/June 2021. I bought the level 1 books on Amazon. For level 2 I bought Mark Meldrums content.

[@mermaidlifeonearth]

What brand for level 1? Is Kaplan good?

[@husainmotala8339]

Did you use the Schweser notes or study straight from the textbook?

Straight from the textbook no additional material, although I may purchase mark meldrum material for level 2

[@Db-bu1ks]

How did u learn the calculator?

There's multiple youtube videos you can check out. Also practice, practice, practice!

[@mayurpatil2984]

I had done my graduation in mechanical engineering.......I have interest in finance should I go for cfa while doing job

Nice! I'm sure the math should be no problem for you if you're an engineer!

[@mayurpatil2984]

Yaa I am good in maths Should I go for cfa ?? While doing job??

It’s completely up to you, I am doing it with a full-time job right now too. Just understand what you’re signing up for though probably 1000+ hours of studying to pass all 3 levels

[@neelpatel9010]

Struggling on Econ. Any guidance on that?

Hard to say as there is many aspects to economics. My best advice would be to understand the concepts rather than trying to memorize them.

[@francoisd7026]

Great video. As a 3rd year student in finance at University of Ottawa this was very insightful and helped me get a better grip of how-about to proceed with everything. Keep up the videos

[@anuchitu6993]

I spent more time preparing for a level 1 than you did. It's impossible for me to do that in a short-time period, though some candidates might be able to do that. Thumbs up 👍👍👍

[@harishlombard]

Can you advise me on the test bank you mentioned about (3000 practice questions) I am enrolled for Feb 2021 examination. It will be help if you can put some light on that, as how I can get that.

It’s available on the CFA website under candidate resources once you sign up

[@asmaaalmutaire2335]

Thank you! ❣️ you can take the level2 in June 2020?

Yes I can! Good luck on your exam!

[@tripleeyeemoji]

I’m looking at taking my level 1. Working full time at one of the big 5 currently and hoping it will advance my career. How many hours would you say you studied overall?

About 430 hrs for level 1 over a 5-6 month period

[@floriandevaud9656]

Step 1: be able to seat for the exam Step 2: refer to step 1

[@jaredvaldez3394]

Hi sir I’m planning to take the CFA exam despite uncertainties due to pandemic. May I ask if I can have a copy of any test banks that you have for me to answer. This would probably help me get through level 1.

You can find the test banks on the CFA website once you register and log on or through various prep providers

[@claudekouassi1933]

Hi. What was the impact of the preparation of the level one on your work

Had to sacrifice many things but I ultimately passed.

[@mashrurahmedratul5190]

I thought they give the formula at the back of the exam. It's many pages long.

Nope no formulas!

[@mufazzalmansoorali3284]

Hi , do you know how much the CFA study materials from Kaplan schweser cost ?

Depends on which package you get. Ranges from 700$-1600$ CAD.

[@chrisglaze1410]

69 subs. Nice

Haha not anymore!

[@NIRMALKUMAR-ig6iu]

Here in India, we pass L1 by preparation in and under 30 days.. 😂🥂🥂

Congrats, I definitely don’t have enough time to study in 30 days with a full-time job and family, well done