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What Is CFA® Exam? Is CFA Globally Recognized?

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams consist of three levels. To earn the globally recognized CFA Charter, you must complete all three levels of the CFA exam.

2026 Level 1 CFA® Exam in Detail

CFA exam, level 1, tests you on 10 topics. The level 1 CFA exam is getting more expensive. All the 2026 CFA exam registration windows are now available!

2026 Level 2 CFA® Exam Summary

The Level 2 CFA exam is held three times a year in the CBT format. Check the 2026 level 2 CFA exam dates and how to register for your level 2 exam.

Level 3 CFA® Exam: 2026 Dates & Differences

The level 3 CFA exam is held in Feb and Aug. There are some changes to the level 3 CFA exam in 2026! Passing your level 3 is a prerequisite for CFA designation.

Feb 2026 Level 1 CFA® Exam Registration... & Other Dates

The FEB 2026 level 1 CFA exam window is from 2 to 8 Feb. The FEB 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 29 Apr 2025! The early registration deadline is 7 July.

May 2026 Level 1 CFA® Exam Registration... & Other Dates

The MAY 2026 level 1 CFA exam window is from 12 to 18 May. The MAY 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 12 Aug 2025! The early registration deadline is 14 Oct.

August 2026 Level 1 CFA® Exam Registration... & Other Dates

The AUG 2026 level 1 CFA exam window is from 18 to 24 August. The AUG 2026 CFA exam registration opens on 11 Nov 2025! The early registration deadline is 21 Jan 2026.

November 2025 Level 1 CFA® Exam Result Date & More...

The NOV 2025 level 1 CFA exam results will come out on 6 Jan 2026 at the earliest. The MPS for level 1 candidates is 1600.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Study Plan for MAY 2026 Candidates

Find inside a sample 4-month level 1 CFA exam study plan for your MAY 2026 CFA exam. We start in mid-Jan 2026 and you can take your exam from 12-18 May 2026.

Level 2 CFA® Exam Study Plan for MAY 2026 Candidates

This 4-month Level 2 CFA Exam Study Plan for the MAY 2026 exam starts in Jan 2026. The optimal level 2 CFA exam prep includes regular review.

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!).

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.

Experience for free what your level 1 exam is going to be like by doing our full-time mock. Available to all CFA candidates upon registration.

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.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Structure, Topic Weights, Passing Score, Calculator

Learn about the level 1 CFA® exam: its CBT structure, topic weights (new as of 2024!), passing score, and approved calculators.

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Level 2 CFA® Exam Study Plan for MAY 2026 Candidates

This 4-month Level 2 CFA Exam Study Plan for the MAY 2026 exam starts in Jan 2026. The optimal level 2 CFA exam prep includes regular review.

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