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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.

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.

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.

Free CFA® Exam Study Materials for Level 1 and Level 2

Check our list of free CFA exam study materials, including level 1 and level 2 videos, level 1 and level 2 questions, and level 1 written content.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Ethics Summary

As a level 1 CFA exam candidate, you must know Ethics well. Each ethical standard talks about a separate area of the investment profession. See summary.

CFA® Exam Ethics Summary: Standard I

CFA EXAM, LEVEL 1/2/3: See the summary of Standard I of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

CFA® Exam Ethics Summary: Standard II

CFA EXAM, LEVEL 1/2/3: See the summary of Standard II of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

CFA® Exam Ethics Summary: Standard III

CFA EXAM, LEVEL 1/2/3: See the summary of Standard III of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Cheat Sheet on GIPS, Ethics

CFA EXAM, LEVEL 1: Find all 9 sections of the Global Investment Performance Standards (part of lvl 1 Ethics) and do our CFA GIPS questions (2 examples included).

How to Study Ethics: CFA® Level 1, Level 2, & Ethics Adjustment

Your Ethics score may affect your CFA exam result, positively or negatively. It’s called ethics adjustment. Learn about the MPS and level 2 vs level 1 ethics.

Former Level 1 CFA® Exam Candidates Advise

We asked former level 1 CFA exam candidates for some pieces of advice for current level 1 candidates. See the prep tips that some of the candidates shared.

Unveiling CFA® Exam Rules for Refund, Deferral & Exam Taking

New CFA exam deferral options, limited fee refund, key exam policies explained, incl. approved calculator, CFA exam day & personal belongings.

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Ethical and Professional Standards

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Level 1 CFA® Exam Ethics Summary

As a level 1 CFA exam candidate, you must know Ethics well. Each ethical standard talks about a separate area of the investment profession. See summary.

	1 month 2 weeks ago	Level 1 CFA® Exam Cheat Sheet on GIPS, Ethics
	1 month 2 weeks ago	CFA® Exam Ethics Summary: Standard I
	1 month 2 weeks ago	CFA® Exam Ethics Summary: Standard II
	1 month 2 weeks ago	CFA® Exam Ethics Summary: Standard III
	3 months 5 days ago	Free CFA® Exam Study Materials for Level 1 and Level 2
	5 months 1 week ago	How to Study Ethics: CFA® Level 1, Level 2, & Ethics Adjustment
	6 months 19 hours ago	Unveiling CFA® Exam Rules for Refund, Deferral & Exam Taking
	3 years 7 months ago	Former Level 1 CFA® Exam Candidates Advise

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