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CFA Institute CFA-Level-I Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your CFA-Level-I exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete CFA Institute CFA Level I Chartered Financial Analyst exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free CFA-Level-I questions. We also provide premium CFA-Level-I practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

CFA Institute CFA-Level-I Exam Objectives

Section Objectives
Functional Area 1 Ethical and Professional Standards     
  •     Ethical and Professional Standards     15-20%
    Tools     
  •     Quantitative Methods     8-12%
  •     Economics     8-12%
  •     Financial Reporting and Analysis     13-17%
Functional Area 2 Portfolio Management and Analysis     
  •     Corporate Finance     8-12%
  •     Portfolio Management     5-8%
    Assets     
  •     Equity Investments     10-12%
  •     Fixed Income     10-12%
  •     Derivatives     5-8%
  •     Alternative Investments     5-8%
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