The chartered financial analyst title is a coveted designation for financial advisors, but passing the CFA exam isn't an easy task. Less than half of those who take the test pass the first level.

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If you dream of becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst, you already know that the three levels of the CFA® exam will be your biggest obstacle. Recent exam candidates recently faced a dismal 44% ...

These resources can help candidates to structure their study plans ... approach between the two exams. While CA exams often rely on rote learning, CFA® exam emphasizes on concepts and analytic ...