r/CFA is a subreddit with 216k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses cfa, study, level 1, advice, and exam, 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
: "I’m 39 yrs old and wondering if the CFA is worth it for me"
21 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I am overwhelmed"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "CFA L1 Feb 2027 – Premium Package vs Standard + UWorld QBank?"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/CFA
#1
Cfa
: "The Cfa qualification line blew my mind."
213 posts
#2
Study
: "The hardest part of CFA Level II Studying"
75 posts
#3
Level 1
: "For the people who have passed CFA Level 1"
61 posts
#4
Advice
: "Practical application Advice"
34 posts
#5
Exam
: "60 days to Exam (August, 2026)"
33 posts
#6
Looking For A Study Partner
31 posts
#7
Looking For A Study Buddy
28 posts
#8
Study Buddy
27 posts
#9
Level 2
: "[Level 2] Official mock grades before exams"
24 posts
#10
Frustrating
22 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
General
: "This looks like I’m trying to overcompensate for something 😂"
62 posts
#2
Level 1
: "I am going..... insane"
59 posts
#3
Level 2
: "MAY L2 2026 RESULTS DATE"
41 posts
#4
Study Prep / Materials
: "Ultimate Study Guide that I used to Pass CFA Level I"
21 posts
#5
Level 3
: "CFA Level 3 essay questions"
17 posts
Member Growth in r/CFA
Yearly
+35k members(19.1%)
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Last updated: June 24, 2026