Exam at a glance
Questions
88
Time limit
270 min
Passing
The CFA Institute does not publish a specific passing score. The minimum passing score (MPS) is determined by the Board of Governors each year after the exam administration.
Practice bank
238 Qs
What the exam covers
- 1
Ethical and Professional Standards
10% · 19 lessons
- 2
Quantitative Methods
10% · 13 lessons
- 3
Economics
5% · 16 lessons
- 4
Financial Statement Analysis
15% · 29 lessons
- 5
Corporate Issuers
10% · 17 lessons
- 6
Equity Investments
15% · 28 lessons
- 7
Fixed Income
15% · 40 lessons
- 8
Derivatives
10% · 19 lessons
- 9
Alternative Investments
5% · 10 lessons
- 10
Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning
5% · 18 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.