How to Smash CFA Level 1 (90th Percentile - 2024)

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In this video I cover key changes to the CFA Level 1 curriculum in 2024 and explain how I passed the exam with a 90th percentile score, including important topics.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Level overview (including changes)
04:46 - Tip 1
05:41 - Tip 2
07:10 - Tip 3
09:34 - Tip 4
❕DISCLAIMER❕
The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the content presented should not be construed as professional financial advice. Investing involves risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
Viewers should conduct their own research and/or consult with a qualified professional before making any decisions. The content of this video is based on my personal opinions and should not be considered as a recommendation.
I do not assume any responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this video, nor for any actions taken by viewers based on the information provided.
This video does not represent the official views or opinions of the CFA Institute. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any decisions.
By watching this video, viewers agree to release and hold harmless Haaris Zamir, CFA from any and all liability related to any decisions or actions taken based on the information presented in this video. This disclaimer is subject to change without notice.

[@loichelene]

Hi Haaris, I didn't have time to comment on your last video so I'll do it under this one.
It's a wonderful event and it's interesting to be able to see your development as a man handling a great job in the high finance industry and personal life also.
I think I speak on behalf of those who follow you when I say that you have our full support.
I wish you a good day

[@israelmg1749]

The goat🐐

[@natashamadowainda6375]

Hey Harris. Your videos are great. Can you please share tips on how you practiced your questions and how you were able to memorise your formulas

[@HaarisZamir]

Sure I'll try and fit this into a later video!

[@mr.pinder5367]

@@HaarisZamir Im also looking forward to this video...my exam is in November this year :)

[@shahjahanahmad3029]

How did you navigate the shariah compliancy issues with investment banking?

[@harshitsinha2174]

great video! after watching your videos i had started studying finance and wanted to study cfa but i was not sure if it was for me, so i enrolled to IFT's free quants videos and after completing 6 LMs i purchased MM's FSA module for $37 and currently am on 6th pre-read. I wanna register for the CFA L1 but im not sure as it took around 21 days to complete quats till 6th LM, do you think i should register for nov this year or feb-2025.
P.S.- my accuracy while solving qbank was around 68% on average right after completing the LMs

[@HaarisZamir]

Nov this year is still plenty of time - enough I think. Feb-25 is easy

[@seanchristian9646]

hi Haaris, do you use both IFT notes and IFT high yield notes? i purchased the high yield notes only and wondering if thats sufficient?

[@HaarisZamir]

It depends how thorough you'd like to be - high yield is probably enough to "pass", but probably not to do "well". If you want to do level 2 and 3, I'd recommend getting full notes and studying thoroughly

[@odogwuldn]

Hi Haaris, love your content man and I'm a fan of your channel.
I have a dilemma. I'm registered for the August 2024 CFA level 1 sitting and I've only just started preparing for exams using IFT hardcopy notes and practicing questions on the CFA institute curriculum. However, learning the content is taking me a lot of time and I may not finish learning all the content and practice questions on the CFA institute until early July. I've also considered rescheduling for the Nov 2024 sitting as I feel I may have insufficient time and have left it too late but I will have to pay around $200 to reschedule.
Please in regards to my situation do you think the IFT high-yield notes material can be effective used stand alone or should I just continue using the CFA institute curriculum and also using IFT hardcopy notes or even reschedule for Nov 2024 sitting?
I'm interested to know your thoughts and what you would do and recommend if you were in my situation since you have used the high-yield course and completed the CFA level 1 exam. Also apologies for the long comment, just been procrastinating and finding it difficult to make a decision.

[@HaarisZamir]

Personally I think you have plenty of time to prepare - August is some time away. I would never recommend studying just the high yield notes (these are for reviews + topics you haven’t had time to properly study). Take your time on the harder topics and you’ll get through the others quicker. Work through IFT full notes, don’t need the books

[@SpartansPlaysGames]

How did you find Mark’s Q-bank? I recently started practicing with it instead of only the CFAI stuff and I got humbled very fast haha

[@HaarisZamir]

Difficult stuff but great prep - if you can do these you’ll smash the exam. Don’t get demoralised if you get them wrong though

[@Lucas-be9th]

What isthe percentage of questions you need to use your calculator on the exam because I wonder if should focus more on theory or the practice. When doing curriculum practice question sometimes there are tasks when you need like 10 minutes to calculate so probably not possible to have the same on the exam.

[@HaarisZamir]

Don't worry about the ones that take this long to calculate - they won't come up in the exam. They're more for understanding. In the exam, any calculations will be simple and direct. Hard to say what percentage though

[@tahamajid445]

Hey ! Would the premium ift package be enough to clear level 1( paticularly interested in the videos, are they good enough ? ) . I also have scheweser notes

[@HaarisZamir]

Yes for sure - I used the lectures at L1 and they were solid

[@mridulsinghal57]

Hi Harris, I am planning to take MM L1 package. I wanna know that will it be MM who will be teaching? Or some subordinate faculty? Because we recently heard that MM is stepping down.
Please help.

[@HaarisZamir]

Mark Meldrum confirmed that all levels will be a combination of Dr. Mark and Richie Owens, CFA for the foreseeable future.

[@BhagavadGita294]

Bro make a road map to clear CFA and how many time required to complete all the level.

[@HaarisZamir]

Sure will see if there's a way to fold this in

[@ellahu5068]

do you recommend Kaplan ?

[@HaarisZamir]

I've only used their books, which are okay. Personally not for me, but if you've already started with them, not the worst

[@user-ve3lo5sg6y]

nice video, maybe take down the thumbnail, look a little goofy.

[@IamKhattak-UsmanKhattak]

😂