Need some Opinions on CFA

daniel_ocean · July 26, 2007, 3:59am

can somebody pls help me with the recommended list of text books for CFA?
can't find the list on site, though i vaguely remember there used to be a list on the site.

pirates_25632769 · July 26, 2007, 5:01am

congrtas to all those who cleared!!!!!!!!!!!!! enjoy

forrest_gump_25599235 · July 29, 2007, 9:32am

Multiple Choice Q#TopicMax Pts70%

-Alternative Assets12- - *
-Derivatives12- - *
-Economics24- - *
-Equity Analysis24- - *
-Ethical & Professional Stnds.36- - *
-Financial Statement Analysis68- - *
-Fixed Income Analysis24- - *
-General Portfolio Management12- - *
-Quantitative Analysis28- - *

:-) 😃 😃

ryan_g11 · August 6, 2007, 4:36pm

Congrats to everyone who cleared Level 1... ! its an amazing feeling...i remeber mine ,last December :)

but wats is of importance now is the hearing tomorow...anyone getting any info on it...PUHLEEZ post immediately !!! am dam anxious...

shekhar · August 7, 2007, 9:29am

Sorry for digression but people in and around Mumbai can use this occasion for their knowledge base as Rakesh Jhunjhunwala ("popularly known as Warren Buffett of India") will be there at SJMSOM - IITB.

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For those in Mumbai and Pune:

http://www.pagalguy.com/index.php?categoryid=44&p2;_articleid=876

SJMSOM@IITB is organizing FINANCE CONTINUUM 2007 on the theme:

"Financing India's Growth Story" on

11th August, 2007

Venue: SJMSOM, IITB

The day-long event will feature Panel Discussion and speeches by India Heads, MDs and EDs of IBs, commercial banks.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala - "popularly known as Warren Buffett of India" will be at the event speaking on his investment methods & philosophy. Hear it from the man himself :-)

Mark your calendar friends. PFA the schedule.

cheers!!
SHEKHAR

rajatb · August 7, 2007, 2:56pm

This is what someone posted on Orkut so don't know about it's authenticity though..

Today there was a hearing in the Delhi High Court in the matter of CFAI vs AICTE.The High Court has fixed the 6th of September as the date for the final disposal of the case.As regards allowing Indian candidates to sit for the Level I exam in December the High Court will consider the matter on the 10th of August.

morris · August 7, 2007, 6:25pm

Hey Guys..
Level 2 registration started...
But i guess Indians r not able to register for it....

lehmanbrothershereicome · August 7, 2007, 6:42pm

rajatb Says
This is what someone posted on Orkut so don't know about it's authenticity though..

lets hope atleast the 10th august hearing is favourable..........

praying real hard.....

pirates_25632769 · August 8, 2007, 6:13am

this is really amazing ........generally students should pray for clearing the exam and we have to pray for at least allowing us to write exam...great going !!!!!

shwshwets · August 8, 2007, 11:40am

Found some more info regarding the hearing at Kprofessionals: A Knowledge Professionals Community :: Professional Education :: Court Hearing CFAI vs AICTE

If it is true, then the good thing is that we shall have the solution soon...
i am keeping my fingers crossed!

rajatb Says
This is what someone posted on Orkut so don't know about it's authenticity though..

daniel_ocean · August 10, 2007, 3:41pm

guys any news about what happened in today's hearing???

ryan_g11 · August 10, 2007, 4:40pm

Daniel Ocean Says
guys any news about what happened in today's hearing???

Its postponed to Monday...! why am i not surprised?

lehmanbrothershereicome · August 10, 2007, 5:01pm

ryan_g11 Says
Its postponed to Monday...! why am i not surprised?

wt &*&*)&* sorry but this is getting to me now...that gives us just 3 days to register for dec.....this is so freaking unfair #$#%&$%#$#

shekhar · August 10, 2007, 5:43pm

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For those in Mumbai and Pune:

http://www.pagalguy.com/index.php?categoryid=44&p2;_articleid=876

SJMSOM@IITB is organizing FINANCE CONTINUUM 2007 on the theme:

"Financing India's Growth Story" on

11th August, 2007

Venue: SJMSOM, IITB

The day-long event will feature Panel Discussion and speeches by India Heads, MDs and EDs of IBs, commercial banks.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala - "popularly known as Warren Buffett of India" will be at the event speaking on his investment methods & philosophy. Hear it from the man himself :-)

Mark your calendar friends. PFA the schedule.
cheers!!
SHEKHAR

Sorry to spam with non-CFA info :neutral:

Kindly check the schedule again, there has been a slight change in the speakers. No worry, Mr. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala is unchanged :smile:. His session will be in F.C Kohli Audi, KReSIT, IIT Bombay.

Thanks
SHEKHAR

p.s. damn these postponements

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veyron · August 13, 2007, 3:55pm

Any news on if we indians can take up level-1 of CFA this dec...? i think there was a verdict due regarding this in court today... pls guys share if u have any info...

bhaiyyu · August 13, 2007, 5:41pm

i heard that the verdict is scheduled for 6th september now...not sure of the source although

baldeagle007 · August 14, 2007, 5:05am

Heres the latest
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Delhi_HC_refuses_to_grant_relief_to_CFA_Institute/articleshow/2278767.cms

rka · August 16, 2007, 4:53pm

Hi everybody,

I am also planning to give L1 this Dec (I haven't registered yet).

Eagerly waiting for the judgement. I am optimistic about it. I have decided to anyway start my preparation now itself. If things get sorted out and we can sit for Dec exam, well and good. If not, at least by next june, I expect them to be sorted out.

1. Can anybody suggest me what prep material to buy, the options being Stalla, Schweser and the Curriculum from the CFA Institute.

2. After going through this various posts, I am under the impression that Schweser study notes alone would be enough to pull it off. ( Kindly correct me if I am wrong here and if any other prep material has to be included).

3. I am not able to find Scheweser study notes and the TI BA II Plus calculator here in Hyderabad. I tried at few places, but these things seem so alien to everyone??:.
Anbody who knows where we can get these things from, in HYDERABAD, please let me know. I am not able to start my preparation because of this.

Regards,
RKA

P.S: Anbody in hyderabad already having the material, I am very much interested in sharing it (and the expenses too). Do PM me.

rajatb · August 16, 2007, 6:21pm

Hi Puys,

Level 2 and 3 Results are out!!!

I got through L2 .......

Just one more to go now

n_z_o_m_n_i_a_c · August 16, 2007, 6:52pm

my dear friends

I have cleared CFA level 2

Level 2: Pass
The table below illustrates your subject matter strengths and weaknesses. The three columns on the right are marked with asterisks to indicate your performance on each question or topic area.

Item Set Q#TopicMax Pts51%-70%>70% -Derivatives36 - - * -Economics18 - * - -Equity Analysis72 - * - -Ethical & Professional Stnds.36 - * - -Financial Statement Analysis108 - - * -Fixed Income Analysis36 - - * -General Portfolio Management36 * - - -Quantitative Analysis18 - - *