What Is the CFA Charter?
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a mark of distinction, globally recognized by employers, investment professionals, and investors as the definitive standard by which to measure serious investment professionals.
At CFA Institute, we set the standards for measuring excellence in financial research, portfolio management, and ethical leadership.
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Become a Charterholder
To become a charterholder:
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The CFA Charter and Your Career
Jayesh Gandhi, CFA , Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Private Limited, Mumbai, India
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CFA Course of Study
With a self-study curriculum and over 180 test centers around the world, you can complete the CFA Program from almost anywhere.
- The curriculum contains assigned readings, learning outcome statements, and problem sets.
- You can download the curriculum eBook to your personal computer or access it via an app for your Android or Apple device.
- Sample and mock exams are also available to help you prepare for the exam.
Curriculum overview