How to Pass CFA Level 1 (with a 90th Percentile Score)

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In this video I explain how I passed the CFA Level 1 exam with a 90th percentile score, including important topics - enjoy!

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00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Level overview
02:34 - Learn to use calculator
04:40 - Ethics is key, but do last
05:39 - Start with Quantitative Analysis
06:17 - Do FSA & Fixed Income early
07:40 - Do lots of practice Qs

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The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. I am not a licensed advisor, and the content presented should not be construed as professional advice.

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[bkzjypw]

Thank you for the tips. Hope to pass my exam in May 2024 😊

[arjunadhikari]

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[tsheedyttee]

thank you for the video Haaris. It was super helpful - as promised

[Desi.accountant]

im in love with ur videos great work keep going :)

[levigourdie]

Fsa is rough, I felt really dumb half the time until I spoke to a friend who passed and read online that it’s one of the tougher sections. I actually enjoyed fixed income but I come from a mortgage background which likely helped. Some of the calculations can be a little bit to wrap your head around though.

[muhannadx]

Just found your channel yesterday, glad that I did

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[lucasg]

Thank so much Haaris for your CFA videos! They have been super helpful while I'm starting out on my CFA journey.

Quick question regarding the CFAI package you went with (assuming the same options were available when you completed Level 1).... Did you go with the standard CFAI package, or upgrade to get the CFAI "Program Practice Pack" which includes 1, 000 Extra practice questions and 6 extra mock exams. Curious if Mark Meldrum's content and the questions you get with the Standard CFAI package are enough. Cheers!

[syedfaizanakbar]

Hey, impressed by your CFA content! Couldn't find your email, hope you see this. 🥰

[GCshredder]

Very useful video, thanks! Did you do only the CFAI q bank or also the ones provided by Mark Meldrum? Many thanks

[mbalou-chericamara]

Hey Harris! I loved your tips on passing the CFA exams. I am doing the Level 1 exam in August 2024 but I am still on quantitative methods. I bought the CFA Institute books but I feel like the reading material is very heavy so I took your advice to utilize other providers since I don't want to waste time. Do you recommend using the MM lectures + the IFT high yield notes? I was thinking of getting the IFT High Yield course which includes the notes and skipping on the MM lectures. What do you recommend? A combination of both or is one enough? If I want to stick to IFT should I use the Level I Basic Package first then the IFT High Yield course for review? Thanks in advance!

[philipkelleher]

Hi Haaris. Just wanted to ask what you studied in University? I am finishing my final year of a BSC in Psychology and have been enrolled for the CFA L1 exam and am curious to see how other students with no background in finance have faired in the industry. Thanks

[Iram]

I am ACCA student I have completed acca skill level and currently doing acca professional level can I give CFA level 1 exam with this qualification or I have to do bachelor degree to give cfa level 1 exam because I don't have bachelor degree ? reply please

[morrazzo]

Are there negative marking in the question