📋 About the CFA
The CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation is the gold standard in investment analysis and portfolio management. Administered by the CFA Institute, it consists of three progressive levels of exams covering ethics, quantitative methods, economics, financial reporting, corporate finance, equity, fixed income, derivatives, alternative investments, and portfolio management.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 4h 30min
- Cost
- $350 USD
- Validity
- Lifetime
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- Available
📍 Test Centers
400+
in 100+ Countries
🏠 At-Home Testing Available
- Countries
- 100+
📢 Recent Updates
2025-01-01
CFA 2025 Exam Calendar Released
2024-02-01
Online Proctored Testing Expanded