Is the CFA worth it? (THE HONEST TRUTH)

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Sacrificed socials, exam stress, sleepless nights - that's what it takes. But is the CFA worth it? Watch to find out.

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00:00 - Intro
00:26 - The Good
03:50 - The Bad
06:57 - The Truth

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[RoseAndBloom]

If L3 is practically worthless for most people and you don't at least double your salary with the CFA, I don't get the reason to pay so much money and waste valuable time of your life that you'll never get back. I think you could study the materials that are important and worth your time to become an expert without actually doing the CFA. People who have good daily reading habits are usually the smartest people in the room, with no need for a three letter credential, and they excel in work and life in almost anything because people can hear how smart and knowledgeable they are in many topics. Reading 1 hour a day for the rest of your life will always keep you ahead of the competition.

[MK-mqvy]

Great video, concise with no fluff. This is what i needed.

[pocrakaa]

Very valuable video. I don't regret any minute i spent studying for CFA. It's been huge sacrifice, but what would i had been doing instead? I'm not disciplined person, I have no hobbies nor clear vision of myself, i'd be watching funny catts on youtube or waste my time other ways. CFA helped me to organize my time productive way and now I'm charterholder.

[magnificencetv]

i'm struggling on L3. i'm 31 and this is my second attempt and it's just so energy-draining given my age and seniority.
i don't even know what they ask for in the essay questions.
but i need to ensure passing this time. cz next year L3 is completely revamped and i really don't want to go through that. pray for me <3

[eihluj]

Great content. Torn bet taking master's or cfa. These tips helped me think of what I should consider 👍

[rizalukman]

Thank you for the video.I have passed CFA level I but I failed CFA level II.After watching this video in my opinion I thiñk CFA is not really worth for me because the sacrifice is that you need to spend more than 1000 hours.Wow amazing.

[dilraj]

Thanks for sharing this valuable content!

[davidanalyst]

Why don't you see if CHATGPT can pass the exams and do your job?

[FelixFrost]

I argue that developing soft skills while being locked away from humanity for 4-5 months is an overstatement

[upstateNYfinest]

Im about to sit for my L3 next month. Total cost (all CFAI and prep provider fees) came out to 3500 USD
I used MM and got the scholarship thing @ L1

[M.-vg]

Well comparing cost to a masters. Its extremely cheap

[thembafunzani]

Solid video mate very helpful for me BTW you look super similar to this content creato Sahil Bloom

[hrishikeshgodave]

Bro buying an iphone of 800 dollar and selling it after 1or 2year is not expensive but investing money in your bright future which will give 100x return is expensive .

[nimishkapoor]

Hi i’m unable to see the prep provider video, can you please share the link for it
Amazing content though

[erickhernvndez]

Just passed my SIE, 6, 63, and 7. In the last 12 months. Debating if I should follow the CFA and just knock it out.

[tsheedyttee]

Hi Haaris, thank you for the great content! I really want to pivot into finance so I resigned from my job to complete my honours degree in economics next year as well as write the CFA L1 exam in august 2024. I’m really anxious about not only my decision to leave work but whether I have what it takes to pass the exam. Do you have any advise on building confidence to take the exam?

Thank you

[Captainjack]

Hi wanted to ask which is a better course for investment banking cfa or MBA(finance).Having difficulty in understanding what to pursue please help

[inspiretheworld]

Hey I am preparing for CFA level1 …. I also want to do MBA should I prepare for GMAT along with CFA or go for a Job … please suggest me something

[tasnimmehjabin]

Hello, Zamir. I really hope you will reply to my comment. From your name, I assumed you are a Muslim. I hope you are familiar with the concept of Riba( Interest). Can you suggest cfa roles that don't include riba.

[Piercing-the-Veil]

If it takes 3 years it's literally less than an hour a day. Most people don't realize how much time they waste...