CFA® Level II Exam Prep
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Over the last 35+ years, we’ve mastered how candidates earn the CFA® charter and have designed a CFA Level II prep program that works. With classes led by the largest team of CFA instructors in the industry, concise study notes backed by learning science, and an online forum where you can engage with instructors and fellow candidates, Kaplan Schweser’s CFA Level II exam prep is the only choice for serious candidates.
CFA Level II Exam Prep
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Proven Strategies for the 2025 or 2026 CFA® Level II Study Cycle
Find no surprises on exam day. Research shows it takes more than 300 hours to properly prepare for the CFA Level II exam—partner with the provider who knows how to maximize every minute of your study time.
A Complete CFA Level II Study Plan
You don’t need to spend valuable time searching for CFA Level II study strategies. Over the last 35 years, we’ve mastered how candidates earn the charter and have designed a program that adapts to every learning style.
You’re in Control
You set your study dates. Our adaptive Activity Feed breaks down your 300 prep hours into bite-sized weekly tasks, while our Performance Tracker and Checkpoint Exams give you an in-depth analysis of where you stand.
Don’t Disrupt Your Daily Routine
Maintain your life and still earn the CFA charter. With a wide range of print, online, and mobile study tools—as well as OnDemand instruction from expert CFA Level II instructors—you can seamlessly fit a study session into your daily routine.
A Partner You Can Trust
With an extensive global network of CFA charterholders and content experts, you’ll get the guidance you need to pass. More CFA candidates consider Kaplan Schweser to be the most respected and trusted prep provider.
CFA® Program Survey: Insights from Charterholders and Candidates
Kaplan Schweser conducted a study that provides a unique look into the experiences of CFA candidates and charterholders at different points in their journeys.
- 95% of those who passed the CFA Level II exam used an exam prep provider to help them prepare
- 90% of those who passed the CFA Level II exam and prepared with Kaplan Schweser believe that Schweser played a significant role in helping them pass
- CFA candidates who were employed as financial professionals both the year before and year after passing the CFA Level II exam reported an average 9% earnings increase after passing their exam
Average of 9% Earnings Increase:Earnings increases are dependent on numerous factors other than, or in addition to, passing the CFA® Level II exam, including specific employment conditions and individual experience. Kaplan Schweser does not guarantee any earnings increase resulting directly from such designation. Results are the findings of a quantitative survey conducted by Kaplan between May 2 and May 27, 2024. For this survey, a sample of 728 CFA Level I, II, and III candidates was interviewed online. The earnings increase was based on 64 CFA candidates who most recently passed the CFA Level II exam and were employed in a financial professional role both the year before and the year after passing the CFA Level II exam.
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CFA® Level II Exam FAQs
Topic Weights by Level
CFA Level II
For the 2025 CFA Level II exams, the topics are weighted as follows:
- Quantitative Methods: 5–10%
- Economics: 5–10%
- Financial Reporting and Analysis: 10–15%
- Corporate Issuers: 5–10%
- Equity Valuation: 10–15%
- Fixed Income: 10–15%
- Derivatives: 5–10%
- Alternative Investments: 5–10%
- Portfolio Management: 10–15%
- Ethical and Professional Standards: 10–15%
These topic weights were used to develop a Level II study plan you can follow to ensure complete coverage of the material. The study plan is included in all of our packages.
