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CFA Program Level II

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Phase 1: Core Analytical FrameworksYou are here

Reinforce quant, economics, ethics, and accounting integration skills.

85
hours
2

Phase 2: Valuation and Asset-Class Depth

Deepen equity, fixed income, derivatives, and alternatives analysis.

95
hours
3

Phase 3: Portfolio and Issuer Integration

Apply corporate and portfolio topics through case-style item sets.

70
hours
4

Phase 4: Full Vignette Simulation

Complete timed 22-item-set mocks with post-test weakness remediation.

60
hours
Estimated total study time
310 hours
That's about 31 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CFA L2 Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Must remain eligible under CFA Program enrollment requirements
Experience
No additional work experience requirement to sit Level II beyond program rules
Additional Requirements
  • Pass Level I before sitting Level II
  • Practical Skills Module completion is required to receive exam result
  • Maximum of 2 exam attempts per calendar year, not in consecutive windows or within 6 months
  • Maximum 6 attempts per level

CFA L2 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

16-26 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric (with select British Council centers)

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

You may test a maximum of two times per calendar year, but not in consecutive windows or windows less than six months apart. Maximum six attempts per level.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$1,140 early or $1,490 standard
Total Estimated Cost$1,140-$1,490 plus taxes
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Free CFA L2 Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: Latest Level II pass rate: 42% (November 2025); 10-year average: 45%.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

200 Practice Questions

Vignette-oriented Level II practice aligned to official weight bands.

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Scenario-focused remediation for valuation and ethics decision traps.

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Aligned to current Level II format and policy references.

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What You'll Study

11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CFA L2 Exam Details

CFA Program Level II

Administered by CFA Institute

Official Source
Not publicly disclosed (CFA Institute sets a Minimum Passing Score)
Passing Score
22
Questions
Two
Hours
US$1,140 early registration or US$1,490 standard registration
Exam Fee
Study time: 300+ hours per level (candidate-reported average)
Prerequisites: Pass CFA Level I and meet ongoing CFA Program requirements
Valid for: Level II pass does not expire; progression and attempts follow CFA Program policy

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official CFA Institute content outline

Quantitative Methods5%-10%

Applied quantitative analysis and model interpretation in investment contexts.

Economics5%-10%

Macro/micro analysis applied to asset pricing and market behavior.

Financial Statement Analysis10%-15%

Advanced accounting interpretation and integrated financial analysis.

Corporate Issuers5%-10%

Corporate finance decisions, governance, and issuer-specific valuation effects.

Equity Investments10%-15%

Equity valuation techniques and analytical judgment in case-based settings.

Fixed Income10%-15%

Fixed-income analysis, valuation, and risk decomposition across instruments.

Derivatives5%-10%

Derivative pricing/application with scenario-based interpretation.

Alternative Investments5%-10%

Alternatives structures, risk-return attributes, and allocation implications.

Portfolio Management10%-15%

Portfolio construction and management decisions in integrated item-set context.

Ethical and Professional Standards10%-15%

Ethical framework application to complex practical scenarios.

What's Included

11 Chapters

Complete exam coverage

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