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Introducing Level 1 CFA® Exam Topics

Level 1 CFA exam topics, topic weights, predicted number of questions, and all you must know before you go through your CFA exam syllabus.

Level 2 CFA® Exam Topics - Key Things to Know

Level 2 CFA exam topics described. Check level 2 topic weights, the number of questions in your CFA exam, or the number of curriculum readings to study.

2026 Level 1 CFA® Exam Topic Weights

In 2026, level 1 CFA exam topic weights stay the same. Get the up-to-date info about the topic weightage before you prep for your 2026 level 1 CFA exam.

2026 Level 2 CFA® Exam Topic Weights

In 2026, level 2 CFA exam weights do not change. View the predicted number of questions per topic for your 2026 level 2 CFA exam (no ranges, exact values!).

3 Most Important Level 1 CFA® Exam Topics: FSA, Ethics, QM

The 3 most important level 1 CFA exam topics are Ethics, FSA (or FRA), and Quantitative Methods. See what you must know about these CFA exam topics.

3 Hardest Level 1 CFA® Exam Topics: What Are They & Why?

CFA candidates usually indicate Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Financial Statement Analysis (FSA) to be the hardest level 1 CFA exam topics. See why.

Are There Any Easy Topics In Level 1 CFA® Exam?

3 level 1 CFA exam topics can be nominated in the ‘easy topic’ category. Especially if special conditions apply! Learn about the topics and the conditions.

2026 CFA® Exam Books & Curriculum Changes

The 2026 CFA exam curriculum includes 10 level 1 CFA exam books & 10 level 1 topics. You’ll get access to your CFA exam books after you register for the exam.

CFA® Exam Practical Skills Modules (PSMs), FAQ on Completion

CFA Practical Skills Modules: You must complete at least one PSM per CFA exam level before your CFA exam result is released or else it’ll be voided.

New 2024 Level 1 CFA® Exam Topic Weights Compared To Past Years

In 2024, level 1 CFA exam weights change for almost all of the topics. Only the weightage for Ethics and Derivatives stays the same. See the new weights.

Level 2 CFA® Exam Topic Weights Compared To Past Years

In 2019-2021, level 2 CFA exam topic weights differ from the weights applied in previous years. Get the most up-to-date info before you start your exam prep.

CFA EXAM TOPICS

CFA® Exam Practical Skills Modules (PSMs), FAQ on Completion

CFA® Exam Practical Skills Modules (PSMs), FAQ on Completion

Updated: April 16, 2025

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