The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Program Partnerhip - Fitch Learning
Level I of the CFA Program: Syllabus
The CFA Program curriculum is focused on ten key topics. Level I focuses on understanding the tools and concepts related to investment valuation and portfolio management.
Below is a syllabus overview detailing each topic and their approximate exam weighting.
| Topic | Level 1 2024 weight |
|---|---|
| Ethical and Professional Standards | 15-20% |
| Quantitative Methods | 6-9% |
| Economics | 6-9% |
| Financial Reporting and Analysis | 11-14% |
| Corporate Finance | 6-9% |
| Equity Investments | 11-14% |
| Fixed Income | 11-14% |
| Derivatives | 5-8% |
| Alternative Investments | 7-10% |
| Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning | 8-12% |
Level I of the CFA Program: Exam Information
- Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes
- 1st session - 2 hours and 15 minutes
- 2nd session - 2 hours and 15 minutes
- 180 multiple choice questions
Entry Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or be in the final year of bachelor's degree
Estimated study time: 300 hours
* A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter is a designation given to those who have completed the CFA® Program (Levels I, II and III) and completed acceptable work experience requirements.