good books for CFA

Hello,

I need advice from people here who have taken the CFA exam level 1. My older brother (PhD in mechanical engineering), is considering to go into finance. He wants to take the CFA level 1 exams in June.

What are some good books he can read to self teach himself and prepare for the test? He's quantitatively really gifted and learns really fast, and he doesn't have time to go to classes and all.

So anyone know of any good books, which he can sit down and read for 4 months, and take the exam in June?

 
Best Response

All of the necessary books for the CFA Level I exam are now included in the registration cost of the exam. The CFA Institute will provide all the necessary reading. I would highly recommend Schweser's study notes, especially if he has some understanding of the topics and doesn't want to read the voluminous CFA Institute readings.

 

+1 on Schweser. Thats all I used to pass L1. Make sure he gets the Qbank as I found that to be vital for me to drill down concepts.

 

Schweser study notes are good, but the 2007 extra book of practice tests had answers that were just straight up wrong. No substitute for the real thing.

 

Before I forget, buy as many of the CFAI online practices exams as you can. They are $50 a pop for only 60 questions, but they were the most accurate representation of the exam. I did only one last year, you can be sure I will do all of them for level 2.

 

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