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CFA Level II

Deep application of investment valuation and analysis. Vignette-based exam requiring synthesis across asset classes.

88 questions
270 min exam
8 topics

Course curriculum

1

Ethics & Standards

10% of exam · 4 sections

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2

Quantitative Methods

5% of exam · 3 sections

3

Economics

5% of exam · 3 sections

4

Financial Reporting & Analysis

10% of exam · 4 sections

5

Equity Valuation

20% of exam · 8 sections

6

Fixed Income

15% of exam · 4 sections

7

Derivatives

10% of exam · 3 sections

8

Portfolio Management

10% of exam · 7 sections

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About the Chartered Financial Analyst — Level II Exam

The Chartered Financial Analyst — Level II (CFA Level II) is administered by CFA Institute, with roughly ~50,000/yr candidates sitting it. The exam has 88 questions and a 4 hours 30 minutes time limit. Deep application of investment valuation and analysis. Vignette-based exam requiring synthesis across asset classes.

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CFA Level II — Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CFA Level II exam?

The Chartered Financial Analyst — Level II has 88 questions and a 4 hours 30 minutes time limit. AskBoudin generates unlimited fresh practice questions across all 8 exam topics, so you never run out of material.

What topics does the CFA Level II cover?

The exam covers 8 areas: Ethics & Standards, Quantitative Methods, Economics, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Equity Valuation, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Portfolio Management. Each is weighted toward the real exam blueprint.

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