Level I Topic Outlines
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The curriculum is organized into topics, and each topic contains learning modules. There are learning outcome statements at the beginning of each learning module.
Below you'll find current outlines by level. Each outline includes learning outcome statements (LOS) and source references for the readings.
2025 Level I Topic Outlines
| Topic | Exam Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Methods |
6-9% | ||
| Economics |
6-9% | ||
| Corporate Issuers |
6-9% | ||
| Financial Statement Analysis |
11-14% | ||
| Equity Investments |
11-14% | ||
| Fixed Income |
11-14% | ||
| Derivatives |
5-8% | ||
| Alternative Investments |
7-10% | ||
| Portfolio Management |
8-12% | ||
| Ethical and Professional Standards |
15-20% |
2024 Level I Topic Outlines
| Topic | Exam Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Methods |
6-9% | ||
| Economics |
6-9% | ||
| Financial Statement Analysis |
11-14% | ||
| Corporate Issuers |
6-9% | ||
| Equity Investments |
11-14% | ||
| Fixed Income |
11-14% | ||
| Derivatives |
5-8% | ||
| Alternative Investments |
7-10% | ||
| Portfolio Management |
8-12% | ||
| Ethical and Professional Standards |
15-20% |