What is a CFA and why is that credential important?
The CFA charter is a prestigious credential awarded only to a very select group of investment specialists who have mastered a rigorous curriculum covering a broad range of investment-related subjects. The CFA designation represents broad investment knowledge across core areas of the industry—from portfolio management to asset valuation, derivatives to quantitative analysis. To earn the right to use the CFA designation, candidates must pass three levels of examination, which requires hundreds of hours of study over at least three years.
