Cleared CFA L1–L3 in One Go: My Self-Study Game Plan (Zero Paid Resources)
A highly upvoted Reddit post detailing a successful candidate's complete self-study strategy to pass all three CFA exam levels using exclusively free resources. It's a blueprint for maximizing free materials.
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Best Free Resources (Reddit Thread for CFA Exam Prep)
A Reddit thread dedicated to discussing and sharing the best free resources available for CFA exam preparation, potentially encompassing various types of study materials.
Mark Meldrum (Free CFA YouTube Content)
While primarily offering paid courses, Mark Meldrum provides a significant amount of free content on his YouTube channel, including foundational lectures, topic summaries, and Q&A sessions that are invaluable for clarifying difficult concepts across all CFA levels.
CFA Institute
Official site of the body that sets and administers the CFA exams, publishing the curriculum topic areas and weights, exam policies, sample questions, the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, and research. Candidates use it to plan study against the tested content.