CFA Level 1, June 2013

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Does anyone have any idea about Financial econometrics and what is the scope in this area?

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Puys,


Need your suggestion. I am using Qbank to practice few problems after SS. Can anyone suggest what should be an average score while using QBank? I am really confused with this. Is there some benchmark to score before moving to next topic? Please suggest.

Thanks.
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@antilucifer said:
Puys,Need your suggestion. I am using Qbank to practice few problems after SS. Can anyone suggest what should be an average score while using QBank? I am really confused with this. Is there some benchmark to score before moving to next topic? Please suggest.Thanks.
Dear Antilucifer , You need to score 70-75% at least, in my view. While the pass marks are not being disclosed by CFA institute my observation is, it ranges somewhere between 60-70%. If you consistently score above 70% in your practice Qbank, then you would be able to score 65-70% in full length tests, which is safer.
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@Nirmal_Analyst said:
CFA level 1 question for 27-Feb-2013Which among the below options list the following equity securities closest to the ascending order of risk1) Unlisted Common shares2) Preference shares3) Global depository receipts4) Putable common shares5) Putable preference shares6) Callable preference sharesa) 5, 2, 6,4,3,1b) 6,2,5,3,4,1c) 2,5,6,3,1,4
Ans A: Putable is less riskier than callable as investor is assured of a minimum return. Callable security faces a risk of being called at a lower price when the current market price is higher. Unlisted shares are more riskier than listed shares as liquidity risk increases in unlisted shares.
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CFA Level question for 1-Mar-13

Ram did some fundamental analysis on Indian equities and based on that he chose to buy 10 shares each of HDFC @ Rs.780/share, ITC @ Rs.295/share and Hero Motors @1900/share and decided to track them on a monthly basis. 2 months later HDFC was trading at Rs.810/share, ITC @ Rs305/share and Hero Motors @Rs.1650/share. Ram immediately sold 10 shares each of HDFC and ITC and bought 10 more shares of Hero Motors. This action of Ram is most consistent with which of the following Behavioral Finance trait?

a) Representativeness
b) Conservatism
c) Over Confidence
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CFA institute scholarship Applications
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Please suggest me the CFA L-1 Module wise Study plan. like which one i should do first and then next I am planning to sit for Dec 2013.

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I need help...I wanted to apply for December exam...a few questions..

1.Is training a must to answer de exam ???
2.How many marks/ correct questions have to be scored to CLEAR de exam For de level 1???
Am new to this so any help will be appreciated...
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@shotu said:
Please suggest me the CFA L-1 Module wise Study plan. like which one i should do first and then next I am planning to sit for Dec 2013.
let me know 2 in case you get anything
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@Ddk said:
I need help...I wanted to apply for December exam...a few questions..1.Is training a must to answer de exam ???2.How many marks/ correct questions have to be scored to CLEAR de exam For de level 1??? Am new to this so any help will be appreciated...
1.coaching is required or not depends on you....you can prepare in home by yourself....have a concrete study plan and follow it strictly
2.almost 160+ correct marks will ensure the clearance of L1 exam



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@TONYMBA said:
1.coaching is required or not depends on you....you can prepare in home by yourself....have a concrete study plan and follow it strictly 2.almost 160+ correct marks will ensure the clearance of L1 exam
Meaning der is variable marking ???
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@TONYMBA said:
1.coaching is required or not depends on you....you can prepare in home by yourself....have a concrete study plan and follow it strictly 2.almost 160+ correct marks will ensure the clearance of L1 exam
And is material available online ???
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@Ddk said:
Meaning der is variable marking ???
no variable marking.....240 questions,you have to give correct answers for 160+ questions to be safe...no negative marks as well
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@Ddk said:
And is material available online ???
u can download schweser notes from torrent
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And whats de difference between CFA & NCFM ???@TONYMBA

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@Ddk said:
And whats de difference between CFA & NCFM ???@TONYMBA
CFA is a world-recognized course of USA for posts like IB,equity research,portfolio management and M & A consulting.......
NCFM is a certification provided by NSE & BSE....it has prospects relating to Indian Financial firms only

P.S: for CFA certification you need to pass out from top 10-15 b-schools of INIDA(majors in finance) as well as 4 year WORK-EX of managerial/decision making job
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@Ddk said:
And whats de difference between CFA & NCFM ???@TONYMBA
difference chodo...u should nt even compare NCFM n CFA

bhai better u chk der websites...
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@TONYMBA said:
CFA is a world-recognized course of USA for posts like IB,equity research,portfolio management and M & A consulting.......NCFM is a 1 year course provided by NSE & BSE....it has prospects relating to Indian Financial firms only
FYI @TONYMBA
NCFM is certification nt 1 yr course.

@TONYMBA said:
P.S: for CFA certification you need to pass out from top 10-15 b-schools of INIDA as well as 4 year WORK-EX of managerial/decision making job
Nope no such criteria of B school... chk der website....


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@imabhi88 said:
FYI @TONYMBANCFM is certification nt 1 yr course.Nope no such criteria of B school... chk der website....
bro.... m telling about the prospects of CFA certification ...for giving the exams and clearing L3 for just the heck of it wont land you in prestigious jobs of IB/portfolio management... NCFM is a certification....galti se course likh liya