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CFA® is a globally recognized credential that helps you demonstrate mastery over advanced investment analysis & real-time portfolio management.
2 - 3 years timeline
3 Exam Levels
Eligibility:Under graduate (B.Com 1st Year)
Roadmap to earning the CFA® charterholder VGLD
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Pass 3-level CFA® exam
Passing the exam for all three levels is a requirement to obtain the CFA® charter.
Achieve Qualified Work Experience
You must have at least 4,000 hours of experience, completed in a minimum of 36 months
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Submit Reference Letters
To support your membership application, you need 2-3 professional references.
Apply for the CFA® Charter
Submit your membership application to CFA® Institute. Once approved, you will earn the letters "CFA" after your name.
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Roadmap to earning the CFA® charterholder VGLD
Passing the exam for all three levels is a requirement to obtain the CFA® charter.
You must have at least 4,000 hours of experience, completed in a minimum of 36 months
To support your membership application, you need 2-3 professional references.
Submit your membership application to CFA® Institute. Once approved, you will earn the letters "CFA" after your name.
The CFA® Curriculum
Be fully prepared for exams with VGLD CFA® mock-up exams that have the same interface as the real computer-based tests.
| Topics and Structure | Level I | Level II | Level III |
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| Ethical and Professional Standards | 15-20% | 10-15% | 10-15% |
| Quantitative Methods | 8-12% | 5-10% | 0 |
| Economics | 8-12% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 13-17% | 10-15% | 0 |
| Corporate Issuer | 8-12% | 5-10% | 0 |
| Equity Investments | 10-12% | 10-15% | 10-15% |
| Fixed Income | 10-12% | 10-15% | 15-20% |
| Derivatives | 5-8% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Alternative Investments | 5-8% | 5-10% | 5-10% |
| Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning | 5-8% | 10-15% | 35-40% |
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With VGLD, choose a CFA® study plan tailored to your needs.
10 Year Average Pass Rate
| Level I | 41% |
| Level II | 45% |
| Level III | 52% |
Exam Format and Dates
Be fully prepared for exams with VGLD CFA® mock-up exams that have the same interface as the real computer-based tests.
Level I
Multiple choice questions
Exam Windows
FEBRUARY
MAY
AUGUST
NOVEMBER
Level II
Vignette-supported multiple choice questions
Exam Windows
MAY
AUGUST
NOVEMBER
Level III
Vignette-supported essay question and vignette supported MCQs
Exam Windows
FEBRUARY
AUGUST
Course offering from VGLD
VGLD is a candidate’s proven path to success!
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| 100 + hours of recorded lectures | ✓ |
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| 30-45 minutes bite-sized videos | ✓ |
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| 1000 practice Questions | ✓ |
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| Review Mock Exams | ✓ |
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| Printable notes/material | ✓ |
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| Exam assistance | ✓ |
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| Life time access | ✓ |
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Career Paths and Jobs for CFA® Charterholders
A global gold-standard for the investment management profession, the CFA® designation is valued by employers for roles and functions in every sector of the global finance industry - including portfolio management, analysis, private wealth, and consulting.
Investment Management Sectors
Private Wealth Management
Commercial Banking
Investment Banking
Asset Management
Insurance
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Risk Analysis and Risk Management
Portfolio Management
Investment Strategy
Consulting
Research
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