Exam at a glance
Questions
180
Time limit
270 min
Passing
Not published (MPS, historically ~65–70%)
Practice bank
207 Qs
What the exam covers
- 1
Ethical and Professional Standards
17% · 33 lessons
- 2
Quantitative Methods
8% · 18 lessons
- 3
Economics
8% · 16 lessons
- 4
Financial Statement Analysis
13% · 29 lessons
- 5
Corporate Issuers
8% · 15 lessons
- 6
Equity Investments
12% · 23 lessons
- 7
Fixed Income
12% · 23 lessons
- 8
Derivatives
7% · 13 lessons
- 9
Alternative Investments
8% · 15 lessons
- 10
Portfolio Management
10% · 19 lessons
How to prepare on Step2Study
1. Learn
Work through the Academy modules — short lessons with key facts and memory tricks.
2. Practice
Take the numbered practice tests with instant feedback, flashcards and mental maps.
3. Simulate
Sit a full timed simulation to check you are ready for exam day.