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Formula Deck Exam Prep — Planned cards
A focused formula-recall deck for CFA Level 1 candidates.

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Product facts
- Cards
- Planned
- Coverage
- Formula-heavy CFA Level 1 areas
- Format
- .apkg
- Price
- Coming soon
- Checkout
- Waitlist
- Exam cycle
- Future release
- Delivery
- Digital download
Exam facts
CFA Level 1
The CFA Level 1 exam is administered by CFA Institute for investment professionals. This page summarizes structure, 2025 topic weights, and independent UniPrep2Go study products (not official CFA Institute material).
- Questions
- 180 multiple-choice (two 90-question sessions)
- Time
- 4 hours 30 minutes total (two sessions with optional break)
- Passing score
- No fixed passing score published; CFA Institute sets the MPS each cycle
- Delivery
- Computer-based at Prometric test centers
- Administered by
- CFA Institute
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Ethical and Professional Standards | 15–20% |
| Quantitative Methods | 6–9% |
| Economics | 6–9% |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 11–14% |
| Corporate Issuers | 6–9% |
| Equity Investments | 11–14% |
| Fixed Income | 11–14% |
| Derivatives | 5–8% |
| Alternative Investments | 7–10% |
| Portfolio Management | 8–12% |
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Ethics and Professional Standards is heavily weighted and can determine pass/fail for borderline candidates.
- FIFO assumes the first units purchased are sold first; LIFO is not permitted under IFRS.
- Duration measures the sensitivity of a bond's price to a change in yield.
- The CAPM relates expected return to systematic risk (beta).
- Derivatives include forwards, futures, options, and swaps — each with distinct payoff profiles.
Common CFA Level 1 questions
Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.
How many questions are on CFA Level 1?
180 multiple-choice questions split across two 90-question sessions (4 hours 30 minutes total with optional break).
What are the CFA Level 1 topic weights?
Ten topics ranging from 5–8% (Derivatives) to 15–20% (Ethics); see cfainstitute.org for the current cycle.
Is there a fixed passing score for CFA Level 1?
No published cutoff. CFA Institute sets the minimum passing score (MPS) after each exam administration.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfa-program/candidate-resources/level-i-exams. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
More about Formula DeckStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares
Formula Deck exam prep
The CFA Level 1 Formula Anki Deck is a planned UniPrep2Go product focused on formula recall for CFA Level 1 candidates. It is not yet available for purchase.
Built for: Candidates who want a separate formula-only spaced repetition workflow.
Covers: Formula-heavy CFA Level 1 areas.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- Planned exam-focused flashcards
- Topic coverage table and samples on this page
- Independent supplement to courses and question banks
How this deck compares
Planned cards for Formula Deck matches the Future release formula-heavy cfa level 1 areas in the coverage table — sized for daily review, not maximum download size.
| Approach | Typical size | Tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Free community decks | 1,000–3,000 |
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| Budget mega-packs | 1,000+ |
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| This deck | Planned exam-focused flashcards |
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CFA Level 1 & product FAQ
How many questions are on CFA Level 1?
180 multiple-choice questions split across two 90-question sessions (4 hours 30 minutes total with optional break).
What are the CFA Level 1 topic weights?
Ten topics ranging from 5–8% (Derivatives) to 15–20% (Ethics); see cfainstitute.org for the current cycle.
Is there a fixed passing score for CFA Level 1?
No published cutoff. CFA Institute sets the minimum passing score (MPS) after each exam administration.
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Last updated 2026-05-31.