CFA Results?

Ya I did. So stocked right now! I have to say that the GMAT helped me pass this test. Studying skills i learned from the GMAT such as persistance were key. Also I have to say that my increased math and logical reasoning skills I gained from my quest for the GMAT really helped me with the CFA as well.

I really have come to understand why schools place so much emphasis on the GMAT.

Thanks all, directly & indirectly you helped me with the GMAT and the CFA.

Bring it level 2!


Level 1: Pass

- Alternative Investments 8 - - *
- Corporate Finance 20 -*-
- Derivatives 12 - - *
- Economics 24 - - *
- Equity Investments 24 -*-
- Ethical & Professional Standards 36 - - *
- Financial Reporting & Analysis 48 -*-
- Fixed Income Investments 28 - - *
- Portfolio Management 12 - - *
- Quantitative Methods 28 - - *

^ congrats dude. how did you do with the gmat? I remember a while back - you scored in the 600s and were gona retake... what were the results?

good luck with level 2!
- tsd

Congrats Blackbelt.

I passed as well, pretty excited about it. Felt worse about it than the score shows - especially in ethics. Probably in the minority though - I won't be trying for Level II in June. Decided to study for the good ol' GMAT instead. Have you signed up for level II?

January 2009

Level 1: Pass

The table below illustrates your subject matter strengths and weaknesses. The three columns on the right are marked with asterisks to indicate your performance on each question or topic area.

Multiple Choice Q# Topic Max Pts <=50% 51%-70% >70%
- Alternative Investments 8 - - *
- Corporate Finance 20 - - *
- Derivatives 12 - - *
- Economics 24 - - *
- Equity Investments 24 - - *
- Ethical & Professional Standards 36 - - *
- Financial Reporting & Analysis 48 - - *
- Fixed Income Investments 28 - - *
- Portfolio Management 12 - - *
- Quantitative Methods 28 - - *

Nicely done man. 10/10 >70%.

Ya... after much complaining and whinning... I signed up for L2. I start studying tonight.

Good luck

Btw Level II is a blast , don't underestmate it. I've just started studying for level III
SP

Awesome buddy, congrats!!!!

CFA Pass Rate Fell For First Exam, Institute Reports

A smaller percentage of candidates passed the first test of the Chartered Financial Analyst exam, a three-step process aimed at gaining a hiring edge as job losses accelerate in the financial-services industry.

Thirty-five percent passed the initial test, down from 39 percent last year, the CFA Institute said in a statement today. Almost 50,000 people worldwide took the first stage in December, a 25 percent increase from a year earlier, the Charlottesville, Virginia-based institute said.

https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid= ... refer=home

CFA exams are not very easy

A mere 35% of candidates who took the exam last December passed it, down from 39% in 2007.

https://news.efinancialcareers.co.uk/new ... emId-17078