CFA Institute Investment Foundations® Curriculum
The Investment Foundations curriculum gives a fundamental understanding of the investment industry through seven topic areas. Some topics are emphasized more than others. Below are the exam modules and approximate weighting for each.
| Module 1 | Industry overview | 5% | |
| Module 2 | Ethics and regulation | 10% | |
| Module 3 | Inputs and tools | 20% | |
| Module 4 | Investment instruments | 20% | |
| Module 5 | Industry structure | 20% | |
| Module 6 | Serving client needs | 5% | |
| Module 7 | Industry controls | 20% |