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Did you miss our Ask Me Anything session with Rob Langrick, CFA, CIPM this month? Don’t worry, here are some of the questions and insightful answers for you! 💡 Swipe through for a sneak peek of the thought-provoking exchanges. Whether you're are already preparing for your CFA Exam or want to learn more about the CFA Program, there are lots of questions and answer to help you. 🔗 Head over to the CFA subreddit to explore the full session: https://bit.ly/3Q9pjjg #CareerAdvice #CFAProgram

We understand that preparing for the CFA Exam can be intense and sometimes you might need a breather. The CFA Society Dallas/Fort Worth is organizing a 1 hour study break tonight, especially for registered CFA Program candidates like you. Current CFA Charterholders will be hosting a Zoom call to give advice about how to prepare during your final days before the exam and answer any exam day questions! You will also have the opportunity to network among other candidates getting ready to take the exam. Even the most dedicated students need some time off to refresh their minds. So come join us, take a brief pause from your studies, and get back to it with renewed energy! Looking forward to seeing you there! Check your email to register. ___ #cfasocietydfw #financepodcast #cfainstitute #cfaprogram #investmentdecisionmakingprofessionals #investmentdecisionmaker #investmentdecisionmakers #financeprofessionals #investmentprofessional #investmentmanager

On 3/19/2024, CFA Society Atlanta will be hosting “An Evening with Howard Marks”. I look forward to discussing the current state of the markets with Howard. Hope to see you there! In preparation for the meeting, I've been going through Howard’s memos and here were some of my favorite insights. https://lnkd.in/etAGjXdD 1. “Everything is triple-A at the right price” – 10/8/1992 2. “No group or sector in the investment world enjoys as its birthright the promise of consistent high returns.” - Random Thoughts on the Identification of Investment Opportunities, 1/24/1994 3. “It is often said that the market runs on “fear and greed”, but I believe it usually runs on fear or greed; that is at most points in time one or the other predominates.” – Risk in Today’s Markets, 2/17/1994 4. “No investment opportunity is so good that it can’t be screwed up by the relationship between supply and demand.” – bubble.com, 1/2/2000 5. “While there’s no surefire route to investment success, I do believe one of the easiest ways to make money is buying things whose merits others haven’t yet discovered. You ask, “When do you get that chance?” Not often, (and certainly not easily today), but not never. – Dare to be Great, 9/7/2006 6. “When will market cycles be banished or made more muted? That’ll happen when greed, human failings and herd behavior are eliminated. Or, in other words, never.” - Now it’s all bad, 9/10/2007 7. “How good a piece of collateral is a subprime mortgage covering 100% of the purchase price of a house bought in a soaring market by an applicant who’ll pay a higher interest rate to be able to skip documenting income or employment? That’s not a secured loan; it’s an option on future appreciation.” – Volatility + Leverage = Dynamite, 12/7/2008 8. Rather than “you make your own luck”, there’s an old saying that provides a better way to put it: “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”. If you prepare through study and practice, work hard and bring your talents to bear, you’ll be positioned to make the most out of opportunities that arise. This way of looking at life is in line with my formulation regarding investment results: performance is what happens when events collide with an existing portfolio. – Getting Lucky, 1/16/2014 9. Investing is a game of skill – meaning inferior players can’t expect to be above average winners in the long run. But it also includes elements of chance – meaning skill won’t win out every time. In the long run, superior skill will overcome the impact of bad luck. But, in the short run, luck can overwhelm skill, and the two can be indistinguishable. – You Bet!, 1/13/20 10. Much of investing will require more technological expertise than it did in the past. And investments made on the assumptions that tomorrow will look like yesterday must be subject to vastly increased scrutiny. – The Winds of Change, 11/13/21

🚨 Important update for CFA candidates! 🚨 In 2024, both Level 1 and Level 2 are going through significant changes. It's crucial to stay informed about these updates to prepare effectively. Christopher Wiese sheds light on these changes in this interview by Urmi Hossain, CFA #CFA #Level1 #Level2 #Changes2024 #FinancialProfessionals #StayInformed

You want to learn more about the evolution of the CFA Program? Listen to this very interesting interview realized by Urmi Hossain, CFA, member of CFA Montréal, with Christopher Wiese, CFA, Managing Director, Education at CFA Institute. Watch the full interview just here ⤵ #CFA #CFAProgram #Interview

Exciting news! My YouTube video, "Is the CFA Worth It? (CFA Charterholder Tells THE HONEST TRUTH)," just hit 10,000 views and 600 watching hours! 🚀✨ If you're curious about whether the CFA is the right path for you, you won't want to miss this. 🔍 Key Questions Answered: ·     Effort Required: How much blood, sweat, and tears do you need to pour into preparing for the CFA exams? (Spoiler: A LOT!) ·     My Journey: What was my life like during the grueling CFA prep? It wasn't pretty, but it was worth it. ·     The Benefits: What tangible benefits did I and my peers see from earning the CFA designation? (Hint: It’s more than just the paycheck!) ·     My Recommendation: Would I recommend going for the CFA today? My answer might surprise you. 📚 Some Highlights: ·     Effort: Officially, each level takes around 300 hours of study. Personally, it took me more, especially without a finance degree. The sacrifice? Say goodbye to your weekends and evenings for months. ·     Preparation: My life during prep was summed up in one word: miserable. Long work hours, no social life, and even hair loss from the stress. ·     ROI: The CFA opened doors for me in the finance world, landed me a job at JPMorgan, and even helped me get a discount on my apartment rent! 👀 Intrigued?: Check out the full video on my channel where I dive deep into these topics and share my honest experience as a CFA charterholder. Thank you all for your incredible support! Let’s keep this conversation going. #CFA #Finance #YouTubeMilestone #Investment #CareerGrowth #FinancialFreedom #CharteredFinancialAnalyst CFA InstituteCFA InstituteCFA Society SwitzerlandCFA Society Hong Kong https://lnkd.in/dXmb5tBy

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If you're planning to sit for any of the CFA exams in 2024, Dr. Meldrum is here to break down what you need to know in terms of exam schedules, prep time, and other odds and ends to help you succeed. https://bit.ly/4bN5uqR #CFA #Finance #Markets #Investing