CFA® Exam Formulas App

Using this app, you can learn your level 1 & level 2 CFA exam formulas anytime and anywhere. Now – the Formulas App is in its trial mode – which means only a few formulas get generated. To gain unlimited access to our Free Formulas App you need to set up your account.

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Leveraged Return
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R_l=R_p+(R_p-R_d)\times\frac{V_d}{V_e}

  • R_l - leveraged return
  • R_p - portfolio return
  • R_d - cost of debt
  • V_e - proportion of investment financed using equity
  • V_d - proportion of investment financed using debt
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The app contains all formulas for the level 1 & level 2 CFA exams

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