Topic Area Weights for the CFA Exam

 

Topic AreaLevel ILevel IILevel III
Ethical and Professional Standards (total)151010
Quantitative Methods125月10日0
Economics105月10日0
Financial Reporting and Analysis2015-250
Corporate Finance85月15日0
Investment Tools (total)5030-600
Equity Investments1020-305月15日
Fixed Income125月15日10月20日
Derivatives55月15日5月15日
Alternative Investments35月15日5月15日
Asset Classes (total)3035-7535-45
Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning (total)55月15日45-55
Total100100100

Note: These weights are intended to guide the curriculum and exam development processes. Actual exam weights may vary slightly from year to year. Please note that some topics are combined for testing purposes.