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How Interest Rate Collars Work?

How Interest Rate Floors Work?

CFA Level 2 Exam – 21 Week Study Plan, Part 4 of 6

Week 10 – Equity, Part 2 The fun continues this week with global industry analysis, country analysis, the business cycle, estimating growth, equity metrics and multiples, global risk premiums, and equity valuation models. If you hit week 10 and are still on pace with your schedule, then that is a very good sign. Do not let up on the practice problems and start to take your game up a level.

Why Markets Go Up If Economic Indicators Go Down

CFA Level 2 Exam – 21 Week Study Plan, Part 3 of 6

Week 6 – Financial Statements, Part 3; Progress Test 1 Financial Statements – This is the “synthesis” of financial statement analysis. You will be tying together FSA material from L1 and L2 within the broader scope of evaluating companies. Be prepared to make adjustments to financial statements based on footnote data. Like the other FSA sections, this one is mission critical.

How Interest Rate Caps Works?

CFA Level 2 Exam – 21 Week Study Plan, Part 2 of 6

Week 2 – Quant I believe that many candidates let themselves get unnecessarily stressed about Quant. Keep in mind it is a minor part of test. Topics include: correlation, significance testing, single and multiple variable regression, assumptions and violations in regression analysis, and time series modeling.

Exchange-traded versus Over-the-counter (OTC) Derivatives

CFA Level 2 Exam – 21 Week Study Plan, Part 1 of 6

Case Study - National Australia Bank – FX Options

BIS - Principles for Sound Stress Testing Practices and Supervision

CFA Exam: My Experience and Some Tips

Emerging Markets: Looking for Opportunities

This post discusses the advantages of investing in emerging markets against developed markets.

eBook - Risk Management Essentials

CFA Careers: Options for CFA Charterholders

According to CFA Institute, the CFA charter provides you with a strong foundation for a variety of career choices in the investment profession. It opens up opportunities in various areas such as portfolio management, investment research, advisory services, and investment banking careers.

CFA Calculator: Financial Calculator for CFA Exam

In order to work with quantitative sections of the study material, it is important that you be able to work with a financial calculator. The exam questions are construction with the assumption that the candidates have the ability to work with a financial calculator. CFA Institute allows two types of calculators in the exam.

The Energy Risk Professional Exam from GARP

Recently, the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) started a new certification program for energy risk professionals. This article provides an overview of the ERP certification, its benefits and the uniqueness of the program. An energy risk professional is someone who deals with the diverse range of energy commodities and is responsible (directly or indirectly) for managing the risks inherent in dealing with these commodities.

What You Must Study – Ethical and Professional Standards

Benefits of Taking the FRM Exam

Study Session 1 - Ethical and Professional Standards