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Chapter 3: Guidance for Standards I–VII

Chapter 3: Guidance for Standards I–VII (CFA Level 1): Key concepts, definitions, and exam tips with practical examples. Use it to reinforce intuition and avoid common pitfalls.

In this section

  • Standard I – Professionalism
    Standard I – Professionalism (CFA Level 1): Knowledge of the Law, Independence and Objectivity, and Misrepresentation. Key definitions, formulas, and exam tips.
  • Standard II – Integrity of Capital Markets
    Standard II – Integrity of Capital Markets (CFA Level 1): Test Your Knowledge: Ensuring Integrity in Capital Markets, In the context of Standard II, which of, and equity analyst builds a forecast by combining. Clear examples and common exam pitfalls.
  • Standard III – Duties to Clients
    Standard III – Duties to Clients (CFA Level 1): Loyalty, Prudence, and Care, Key Exam Tip, and Fair Dealing. Key definitions, formulas, and exam tips.
  • Standard IV – Duties to Employers
    Standard IV – Duties to Employers (CFA Level 1): Defining Loyalty and Employer Obligations, Key Pillars of Standard IV, and Loyalty to Employers. Key definitions, formulas, and exam tips.
  • Standard V – Investment Analysis, Recommendations, and Actions
    Standard V – Investment Analysis, Recommendations, and Actions (CFA Level 1): V(A) Diligence and Reasonable Basis, Building a Research Framework, and Ensuring Adequacy of Research Depth. Key definitions, formulas, and exam tips.
  • Standard VI – Conflicts of Interest
    Standard VI – Conflicts of Interest (CFA Level 1): Understanding Conflicts of Interest, Why It Matters, and Two Primary Effects. Key definitions, formulas, and exam tips.
  • Standard VII – Responsibilities as a CFA Institute Member or CFA Candidate
    Standard VII – Responsibilities as a CFA Institute Member or CFA Candidate (CFA Level 1): Conduct as Participants in CFA Institute Programs, Understanding the Core Requirements, and Avoiding Pitfalls. Key definitions, formulas, and exam tips.
  • Integrating Technological Advancements into Ethical Guidance
    Integrating Technological Advancements into Ethical Guidance (CFA Level 1): Embracing the Evolving Tech Landscape, Data Security and Privacy, and Protecting Confidential Information. Key definitions, formulas, and exam tips.

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Chapter 2: Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
Chapter 4: Introduction to the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)