r/CFA is a subreddit with 226k members. The community frequently discusses looking for a study partner, looking for a study buddy, study buddy, cfa level 1, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review finance books, prep course, and flashcard app, and the most common flair used is level 1, level 3, general, level 2, and study prep / materials.
A place for discussion and study tips for the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) program. Check out our FAQ, Linkedin Networking group and Discord!
Popular Topics in r/CFA
#1
Looking For A Study Partner
30 posts
#2
Looking For A Study Buddy
27 posts
#3
Study Buddy
25 posts
#4
Cfa Level 1
11 posts
#5
Struggling
7 posts
#6
Cfa
6 posts
#7
Looking For A Cfa
5 posts
#8
Looking For A Tutor
4 posts
#9
Looking For A Study Group
4 posts
#10
Fsa
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/CFA
Finance Books
36 reviews
#1
Michael Lewis
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Random House
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Book
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Prep Course
12 reviews
#1
Kaplan
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Chalk and Board
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Fintree
5.0★ from 1 review
Flashcard App
8 reviews
#1
Anki
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
Remika
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
StudyBlue
3.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/CFA
#1
Level 1
: "Can I clear CFA level 1 if I am very bad at Quant? Plz suggest how to understand basics of Quant and how can I score good if i don’t know basics of Quant at all."
27 posts
#2
Level 3
: "Level 3 time mgmt"
24 posts
#3
General
: "Passed the CFA without a since ounce of finance knowledge"
17 posts
#4
Level 2
: "Level 2 November NYC - Flash cards, formulas, and coffee?"
15 posts
#5
Study Prep / Materials
: "Free financial models to practise valuation on (three statements, DCF and multiples)"
9 posts
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+35k members(18.3%)
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Last updated: October 23, 2026