r/CFA is a subreddit with 219k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses looking for a study partner, looking for a study buddy, study buddy, cfa, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review finance books, prep course, and flashcard app.
A place for discussion and study tips for the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) program. Check out our FAQ, Linkedin Networking group and Discord!
Popular Themes in r/CFA
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is pursuing the CFA still worthwhile without a bachelor’s degree?"
24 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I hate Val Sili"
3 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "I got my CFA Charter already, so sharing my CFA Level 1-3 Notes I used to pass, feel free to Reference"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/CFA
#1
Looking For A Study Partner
31 posts
#2
Looking For A Study Buddy
28 posts
#3
Study Buddy
26 posts
#4
Cfa
: "Looking for a serious Cfa L1 study partner (130 days left)"
25 posts
#5
Struggling
18 posts
#6
Cfa Level 1
11 posts
#7
Preparation
10 posts
#8
Exam
7 posts
#9
Help
7 posts
#10
Study
6 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
: "After taking your first MM Mock and guessing roughly half the Qs"
56 posts
#2
Level 3
: "CFA Level III Free?"
44 posts
#3
General
: "Just to be clear"
42 posts
#4
Level 2
: "How I Passed CFA2 in 3 months"
36 posts
#5
Study Prep / Materials
: "I got my CFA Charter already, so sharing my CFA Level 1-3 Notes I used to pass, feel free to Reference"
22 posts
Member Growth in r/CFA
Yearly
+35k members(18.8%)
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Last updated: July 14, 2026