Sep 5, 2018 · Seconding isilcan, your background will largely determine that. The average candidate I would argue finds derivatives, quantitative methods, and maybe economics to be the most tedious/challenging.

Mar 29, 2017 · Absolutely. I am subscribed to Mark Meldrum’s CFA Level 2 video series for last couple of months. These videos are awesome to prepare for CFA Level 2 exam.

Jul 24, 2013 · CFA Level 2 in June 2012, preparation: Started in Feb, read CFAI books once, due to lack of time made no own flashcards and based summary on Schweser Secret Sauce and own notes, did EOCs (2 times), started fulltime preparation in May with learning, doing questions, about 5 mocks (never crossed 70 mark) and sample exams. --> Exam: Band 7 fail ...

Jul 27, 2012 · Here is a contrarian view: Which level you find more difficult depends on your background. Most folks with accounting/auditing background are likely to find level 2 easier due to the large weight given to FRA. On the other hand, candidates with private wealth management background will likely find level 3 to be easier.

Jul 29, 2013 · I came across many posts by people who managed to pass level 1 on their first attempt, but its their 3rd or 4th attempt on Level 2. Many claim they had started studying from November, December, and have put well above the recommended 300 hours study time and still failed the exam with band 5, band 6. This is terrifying me. I am currently a finance master’s …

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Aug 17, 2015 · Compared to Level 1, how would you rate the difficulty of Level 2? If you rate Level 1 on a scale 1-10, where would you put Level 2? My understanding is that Level 2 is less broad, but drills down further and is more complex. I’ve seen some of you write that Level 2 is the hardest of all 3 exams.

Dec 21, 2012 · I am confused by Schweser’s explanation of variable interest/variable interest entity, can someone please clarify? Thanks!!!

Sep 28, 2015 · Anyone ever read any of those “pass the CFA in 2 months” articles. Well, here’s what this guy has to say: _ Quantitative Methods : One of the easiest topic of CFA level II curriculum. The questions will be straight forward from this topic in the exam and it is high scoring.

CFA exam discussion for Chartered Financial Analyst candidates.