UWorld CFA Study Guide
Ace Every LOS
Streamline your CFA prep with a straightforward study guide written by our in-house CFA charterholders who know what it takes to pass. We cover every Learning Outcome State (LOS) and fill gaps where the curriculum falls short. Become confident that you know the curriculum like a charterholder.
Prepare for the CFA Exam LOS by LOS
Our Study Guides provide a seamless self-study experience.
Up-to-Date
Updated by our in-house team of charterholders every year.
Clear
Clarifies demanding topics and difficult formulas.
Comprehensive
Covers every LOS in the CFA curriculum.
Trusted
Used by students in 100+ countries.
Self-Guided
Provides example problems to assess your understanding.
Authoritative
Written by our in-house team of CFA charterholders.
Understand the Curriculum like a CFA Charterholder
We comb through every topic, every LOS, and every detail. When you’re done you’ll be
confident that your knowledge and familiarity with the curriculum is total.
Master Every Detail of the Curriculum
Every learning module opens with an overview of each LOS covered. Then the Study Guide breaks down each LOS, provides an example problem, the solution, clarifications, and tips.
Every learning module opens with an overview of each LOS covered. Then the Study Guide breaks down each LOS, provides an example problem, the solution, clarifications, and tips.
Become fluent in reading the charts, graphs, and diagrams you’ll confront on math-heavy subjects like Quant and Econ.
Learn to Read Data Visually
Become fluent in reading the charts, graphs, and diagrams you’ll confront on math-heavy subjects like Quant and Econ.
Practice CFA-Style Example Problems
Test your knowledge with CFA-style problems following each LOS. Check your answers against the solution and get tips from experts on how to solve number-crunching exercises efficiently.
Test your knowledge with CFA-style problems following each LOS. Check your answers against the solution and get tips from experts on how to solve number-crunching exercises efficiently.
You can easily highlight and take notes on our digital platform as you read. Once your notes are saved, they are automatically organized in the “Lectures” tab with convenient search filters.
Personalize your Study Guide with Digital Notes
You can easily highlight and take notes on our digital platform as you read. Once your notes are saved, they are automatically organized in the “Lectures” tab with convenient search filters.
Watch Expert-Led Companion Video Lessons
Study Guide topics are presented with a related video lecture in sections, or access the entire book at once. Choose a classroom environment where you can listen to a lecture and take notes or just read on your own.
Study Guide topics are presented with a related video lecture in sections, or access the entire book at once. Choose a classroom environment where you can listen to a lecture and take notes or just read on your own.
We learn faster and retain more when we study information in different ways. That’s why we’ve designed the Study Guide to work together with our video lectures, Qbank, and Mock Exams.
Prepare with an Integrated Learning System
We learn faster and retain more when we study information in different ways. That’s why we’ve designed the Study Guide to work together with our video lectures, Qbank, and Mock Exams.
Learn More About Our Full CFA Courses
Prepare for the CFA exam with questions written by charter holders, in-depth explanations for each answer choice, industry-leading visuals, and more.
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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."
— Jaber H.
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!"
— Steven H.
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Frequently Asked Questions
UWorld’s CFA Study Notes cover all learning outcome statements in the CFA curriculum.
Yes. Our in-house team of CFA charterholders write the Study Notes.
The Study Guide is organized by CFA curriculum topic. Each is divided into modules and each module is further divided into learning outcome statements.
Yes. Your CFA Study notes are available online. You can also print them out.
Study Notes include practice questions, but do not include mock exams. However, you will receive mock exams as part of your overall course package.