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    The document outlines the topic area weights for the CFA exams, showing the percentage of each exam devoted to topics such as ethics, economics, financial reporting, and portfolio management. It also briefly discusses how the exam topics are based on surveys of investment professionals to reflect real-world practice.

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    8/2/2014 CFA Exam Topic Area Weights

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    CFA Exam Topic Area Weights
    Topic Area Level ILevel IILevel III
    Ethical and Professional Standards 15 10-15 10-15
    Quantitative Methods 12 5-10 0
    Economics 10 5-10 5-15
    Financial Reporting and Analysis 20 15-20 0
    Corporate Finance 7 5-15 0
    Equity Investments 10 15-25 5-15
    Fixed Income 10 10-20 10-20
    Derivatives 5 5-15 5-15
    Alternative Investments 4 5-10 5-15
    Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning7 5-10 40-55
    Total 100 100 100
    Note: These weights (updated July 2014) are intended to guide the curriculum and exam development
    processes. Actual exam weights may vary slightly from year to year. Please note that some topics are
    combined for testing purposes.
    The CBOK and Practice Analysis
    The Candidate Body Of Knowledge (CBOK) (PDF) represents the core knowledge, skills, and abilities
    generally accepted and applied by investment professionals globally. It is grounded in practice, meaning that
    panels and surveys of thousands of investment professionals have had input into the Course of Study. Learn
    more about practice analysis.
    What is GBIK?
    The Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) is derived from the Global Body of Investment Knowledge (GBIK).
    See the GBIK outline.
    2014 CFA Institute. All Rights Reserved.

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