General Topics 1. Hi. I failed level 1 after studying for 50 hours total and doing no practice exams. Do you guys have any suggestions for how I can pass? Btw I’m a History major. 2. Hi. I got a letter from the CFAI saying I cheated. I swear I didn’t. Please fulfill my need for validation. Career Section 1. Hi. I passed level 2. What kind of jobs does this guarantee? 2. Hi. I’m currently a journalist and I am studying for level 1. How long would it take for me to be a portfolio manager?
hi I’m from India and I work in IT. i have passed CFA exams but I’m having trouble getting a portfolio manager job in the US. help?
I am a 24 year old with an engineering degree. I would like to be a hedge fund manager within 3 years, I hear the salary I will be making is at minimum 8 figures but I think that sounds low based on the several google searches I have made that yielded articles on what the top traders of the year made. Investments 1. I’m the oracle. I beat the market 5 years in a row. All stocks are going down. Ya’ll are sheep. 2. Hi. I have $1,000 to invest. I heard diversifimication is good. Suggestions please. 3. *supposed charterholder* Hi, What is the difference between a EFT and a mutual fund? Feel free to add.
not bad as a start. this could be applied to every CFA exam level: ““Hi. I got a letter from the CFAI saying I cheated. I swear I didn’t. Please fulfill my need for validation”” common Career one: “hi I’m from India and I work in IT. i have passed CFA exams but I’m having trouble getting a portfolio manager job in the US. help?”
I am a 24 year old with an engineering degree. I would like to be a hedge fund manager within 3 years, I hear the salary I will be making is at minimum 8 figures but I think that sounds low based on the several google searches I have made that yielded articles on what the top traders of the year made.
this 1 isn’t common, but definitely a memorable gem: “hi, I have a pharmacist license to stand behind that big counter at walgreens to sort pills and put them in plastic bottles. I want to transition to finance. I fully expect to be making 7 figures in 3 years. I know it can be done because someone told me it can be. so how do I do it”
common in L3 before exam results are emailed: “omg. results in (2 weeks/1 week/2 days/tomorrow), I don’t know if I can take failing. this is life or death to me. my life would be ruined if I failed, and I’m going to consider jumping off a bridge”
How many hours is sufficient? How many mocks? Critique my study plan. Should I continue after a fail? Does my work experience count? What pencil should I use? Can I wear a hat to the exam? What is the best lunch to eat? …
Should I prepare for the AM Session doing practice tests from Schweser or Wiley (…while reviewing actual CFA AM Sessions/Exams from previous years aren’t even be considered)?? Is 2 or 3 enough??