CFA® Level 1 Study Guide

Q: Is UWorld's CFA Level 1 Study Guide specifically designed for self-study?

Yes. We’ve designed UWorld’s CFA Level Study Guide to prepare students with the knowledge they need to pass. However, the Qbank, mock exams, spaced-repetition flashcards, and video lectures will greatly increase your chances of passing.

Q: Does the CFA Level 1 Study Guide include practice questions and mock exams?

No. Practice questions (Qbank) and mock exams are sold separately, or as part of our course packages .

Take the Most Direct Path To Success

Every formula, concept, and topic you need to pass, distilled into a concise roadmap by CFA charterholders and finance experts.

Gain Total Confidence

Every LOS is up-to-date, aligned to the CFAI blueprint, and thoroughly covered. When you’re done, you’ll be confident that your knowledge and familiarity with the curriculum is total.

Up-to-Date

Updated by our in-house team of charterholders every year.

Concise

Simple, plain language. Detailed enough, with no fluff.

Comprehensive

Covers every LOS in the CFA Level 1 curriculum.

Trusted

Used by thousands of students in 100+ countries

Self-Guided

Full of example problems with clear explanations.

Authoritative

Written by our in-house team of CFA charterholders.

Master the CFA® Exam Curriculum

Every example, definition, and explanation is written, reviewed, and kept up-to-date by our in-house team of finance experts and CFA charterholders.

Master Exactly What You Need to Pass

Break down difficult topics like FRA and Fixed Income with real-world examples, exam-like questions, in-depth explanations, and insights from actual charterholders woven through each module.

Simplify Concepts with Visual Aids

Research shows that we retain visual information longer. Learn faster, retain longer, and become fluent in analyzing the charts, graphs, and diagrams you’ll confront on math-heavy subjects like Quant and Econ.

Get Encyclopedic Knowledge from Laptop-Thin Volumes

Each volume is less than half an inch thick and packed with updated, expertly written, CFAI-aligned content. Page through the print version at lunch or scroll through the digital version in the back of an Uber.

Upgrade to an Integrated Learning System

Watch lectures from top instructors, practice exam-level questions featuring in-depth explanations, review spaced-repetitions flashcards, and simulate the real thing with CFAI-aligned mock exams.

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I highly recommend UWorld to anyone looking to embark on their CFA journey. The videos and study guides provided are exceptional and truly invaluable."

I found the self-study UWorld materials extremely helpful in my journey to pass the CFA Level 1 exam. In fact, their effectiveness was so impressive that immediately after passing, I promptly purchased the Wiley Level 2 study guide even before registering with the CFAI for the exam!"

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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does the UWorld CFA Level 1 Study Guide cover?

UWorld’s CFA Level 1 Study Guide covers every learning outcome statement (LOS), subject, subtopic, and formula in the official CFAI CFA Level 1 curriculum.

How long should I study for the CFA Level 1 Exam?

We recommended allocating at least 300 hours to studying for the CFA Level 1 Exam.

Is UWorld's CFA Level 1 Study Guide specifically designed for self-study?

Yes. We’ve designed UWorld’s CFA Level Study Guide to prepare students with the knowledge they need to pass. However, the Qbank, mock exams, spaced-repetition flashcards, and video lectures will greatly increase your chances of passing.

Does the CFA Level 1 Study Guide include practice questions and mock exams?

No. Practice questions (Qbank) and mock exams are sold separately, or as part of our course packages.

Is there a difference between print and digital versions of CFA Level 1 Study Guide?

The print version comes in a set of 6 volumes, while the digital version is available on your preferred device. Other than that, there is no difference.