Cfa Level 1 Exam Prep Bootcamp:Core Readings Simplified (P2)

Master Quant, FSA, Econ, Ethics & More—CFA Core Concepts Simplified

What you'll learn

Master all 10 CFA Level 1 core curriculum topics with clarity and efficiency in this 2 part course

Apply financial principles to solve CFA-style problems across disciplines.

Understand how global markets, instruments, and ethical standards interconnect.

Build the foundational knowledge required for a successful finance career.

Requirements

CFA Level 1 registration or intent to sit the exam.

An undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience, as recommended by the CFA Institute.

Basic proficiency in mathematics, Excel, and reading financial content.

No prior professional finance experience needed—everything is explained from the ground up.

Course includes downloadable cheat sheets, CFA-style questions, and formula summaries.

Description

Passing CFA Level 1 requires more than memorization—it demands mastery of core concepts across ten essential topics. This all-in-one course simplifies the CFA curriculum, bringing clarity, structure, and strategy to your exam preparation.Whether you're new to finance or revisiting fundamentals, this course covers all ten core areas of CFA Level 1 with concise video lessons, practice questions, visual aids, downloadable resources, and real-world applications. Each module is aligned directly with CFA Institute’s Learning Outcome Statements (LOS), ensuring your effort is exam-relevant and focused.You’ll explore:Pre-Reads:Quantitative Methods – time value of money, statistics, and probability  (Pre-Reads Course only)Economics – micro/macro fundamentals, policy, and currency markets  (Pre-Reads Course only)Financial Statement Analysis (FSA) – financial reporting, ratios, and adjustments  (Pre-Reads Course only)Core - Reads:Quantitative Methods – time value of money, statistics, and probability  (Part 1)Economics – micro/macro fundamentals, policy, and currency markets (Part 1)Financial Statement Analysis (FSA) – financial reporting, ratios, and adjustments (Part 1)Corporate Issuers – governance, capital structure, and dividend policy (Part 1)Equity – market efficiency, valuation, and industry analysis (Part 1)Fixed Income – bonds, yield curves, and interest rate risk (Part 2)Derivatives – options, forwards, swaps, and risk strategies (Part 2)Alternative Investments – real assets, private equity, and hedge funds (Part 2)Portfolio Management – diversification, risk/return, behavioral finance (Part 2)Ethics – Code of Ethics, Standards of Professional Conduct, and GIPS (Part 2)By the end of this course, you’ll be ready not only to tackle the CFA Level 1 exam but to build the professional knowledge base required in global finance.

Overview

Section 1: FIXED INCOME

Lecture 1 Fixed Income LM 1 to 5

Lecture 2 Fixed Income LM 6 to 9 (P1)

Lecture 3 Fixed Income LM 6 to 9 (P2)

Lecture 4 Fixed Income LM 10 to 13 (P1)

Lecture 5 Fixed Income LM 10 to 13 (P2)

Lecture 6 Fixed Income LM 14 to 16

Lecture 7 Fixed Income LM 17 to 19 (P1)

Lecture 8 Fixed Income LM 17 to 19 (P2)

Section 2: Derivatives

Lecture 9 Derivatives, Market Features, Forward Commitments & Contingent Claims

Lecture 10 Derivatives: Benefits, Risks, Uses, Pricing, Valuation, Arbitrage & Carry

Lecture 11 Derivatives: Benefits, Risks, Uses, Pricing, Valuation, Arbitrage & Carry (PII)

Lecture 12 Swaps, Options, Put-Call Parity, and One-Period Binomial Valuation

Lecture 13 Swaps, Options, Put-Call Parity, and One-Period Binomial Valuation (PII)

Section 3: Alternative Investments

Lecture 14 Alternative Investment Features, Methods, and Structures

Lecture 15 Alternative Investment Performance and Returns

Lecture 16 Investments in Private Capital: Equity and Debt

Lecture 17 Real Estate and Infrastructure

Lecture 18 Natural Resources

Lecture 19 Hedge Funds

Lecture 20 Introduction to Digital Assets

Section 4: Portfolio Management

Lecture 21 Portfolio Risk and Return: PI

Lecture 22 Portfolio Risk and Return: PII (V1)

Lecture 23 Portfolio Risk and Return: PII (V2)

Lecture 24 Portfolio Management: An Overview

Lecture 25 Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction

Lecture 26 The Behavioral Biases of Individuals (V1)

Lecture 27 The Behavioral Biases of Individuals (V2)

Lecture 28 Introduction to Risk Management

Section 5: Ethics

Lecture 29 Ethics and Trust in the Investment Profession

Lecture 30 Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct - CHANGES

Lecture 31 Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct

Lecture 32 Guidance for Standards I–VII (V1)

Lecture 33 Guidance for Standards I–VII (V2)

Lecture 34 Guidance for Standards I–VII (V3)

Lecture 35 Introduction to the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

Lecture 36 Ethics Application

CFA Level 1 candidates aiming for a structured, simplified core reading review.,Students and early-career professionals preparing for a rigorous finance certification.,Anyone looking to gain a deep understanding of investment analysis, ethics, and financial markets.,Repeat test takers seeking clarity and exam strategies tailored to CFA standards.