CFA® Program • Independent study guides • Practice quizzes

CFA® study guides written for clarity

FinancialAnalystGuide.com publishes independent, plain‑English CFA® study guides that prioritize conceptual understanding and exam‑relevant application. Each guide includes short quizzes to convert reading into active recall.

Our aim is simple: produce a small library (about 10–12 online guides) that is easier to follow than official texts, without sacrificing rigor. If you are preparing for CFA Level I or II, start with the guides below and use the quizzes to identify weak areas early.

Retirement notice. FinancialAnalystGuide.com will be retired on March 20, 2026. Future CFA exam prep resources will be published through MasteryExamPrep.com.

Available online guides

These are the currently available CFA guides on the site. Each guide is organized to support structured study and repeated review.

CFA® Level I Essentials — concise notes and quizzes for a high‑clarity first pass.
CFA® Level I (Full Guide) — deeper coverage organized by volume, with practice questions throughout.
CFA® Level II Essentials — vignette‑oriented summaries with frequent quiz checkpoints.

How to use these guides

CFA outcomes improve when study is structured: learn the concept, apply it, and then revisit it. A practical workflow:

Read one short section (aim for understanding, not memorization).
Quiz immediately to test recall and reveal gaps.
Write a one‑line rule or formula for every mistake (your personal “miss log”).
Review weak topics 48–72 hours later (spaced repetition).

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Transition

Future CFA resources will move to MasteryExamPrep.com

FinancialAnalystGuide.com will be retired on March 20, 2026. Future CFA exam prep resources, study updates, and companion practice tools will be published through MasteryExamPrep.com instead.

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