Cfadisk Inf — Quick Guide What it is Cfadisk Inf is a compact, text-style reference for the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute’s curriculum and exam structure, summarizing key topics, study strategy, and resources for CFA candidates. Who it's for
Candidates preparing for CFA Levels I–III Finance students or professionals refreshing core concepts Study-group leaders creating focused sessions
Exam structure (high-level)
Level I: multiple-choice, core tools and fundamentals Level II: item sets (vignettes), asset valuation and application Level III: essay (constructed response) + item sets, portfolio management and synthesis Cfadisk Inf
Core topic areas (weighting varies by level)
Ethics & Professional Standards Quantitative Methods Economics Financial Reporting & Analysis (FRA) Corporate Finance Equity Investments Fixed Income Derivatives Alternative Investments Portfolio Management & Wealth Planning
Study plan (6-month single-level schedule — assume 300 total hours) Cfadisk Inf — Quick Guide What it is
Month 1 — Foundation (60 hrs)
Read curriculum summaries for all topics (skim LOS) Build formula sheet and ethics summary
Months 2–4 — Deep study (150 hrs)
Allocate hours proportional to topic weights; prioritize FRA, Ethics, Equity, Fixed Income Do end-of-chapter questions and topic-based question banks
Month 5 — Practice (60 hrs)