CFA Institute
CFA Level II
Deep application of investment valuation and analysis. Vignette-based exam requiring synthesis across asset classes.
Course curriculum
Quantitative Methods
5% of exam · 3 sections
Economics
5% of exam · 3 sections
Financial Reporting & Analysis
10% of exam · 4 sections
Equity Valuation
20% of exam · 8 sections
Fixed Income
15% of exam · 4 sections
Derivatives
10% of exam · 3 sections
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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Exam topics & weighting
- Ethics & Standards10%
- Quantitative Methods5%
- Economics5%
- Financial Reporting & Analysis10%
- Equity Valuation20%
- Fixed Income15%
- Derivatives10%
- Portfolio Management10%
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.
Is CFA Level II prep free to start?
Yes. The first chapter is always free — study with the AI tutor and take practice questions before paying anything.
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