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Do you know this? You spend 40 hours building a 15-tab DCF model for a stock, complete with colour-coded sensitivity tables and custom macros. Right before you buy, the company misses earnings and the CEO resigns to "pursue a career in artisanal beekeeping." You buy the stock anyway because you didn't build that spreadsheet for nothing.

Which cognitive bias is currently holding your portfolio hostage?


Answer at the end of this email!

Passed CFA Level 3? Now What?

Passed CFA Level 3? Now What?

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Now that you've passed CFA L3, what do you do? We have a step-by-step guide all ready to go.

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CFA Passing Score: MPS Estimates & Analysis (2026)

CFA Passing Score: MPS Estimates & Analysis (2026)

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

CFA Institute does not release the passing score candidates need to beat to pass their exams. Having the MPS can be helpful, as it gives candidates a target for their mock exams, and gives them an idea of how well they're doing. Which is why we have been estimating the Minimum Passing score for more than 14 years now.

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May CFA exam results are out, increase the odds of passing your next exam with a Schweser Study Package. Includes our PassProtection guarantee.

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Targeted explanations and analytics help retakers identify and fix the knowledge gaps that prevented them from passing.

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CAIA Stackable Program: CFA Charterholder L1 Exemption

CAIA Stackable Program: CFA Charterholder L1 Exemption

Zee Tan • CAIA

Are you eligible for any exemptions in the CAIA Stackable Program? We explain the criteria for potential exemptions, which could save you time and effort on your CAIA journey. This could be useful if you already have some relevant qualifications.

How to skip CAIA L1 ➔

Free CFA Study Materials: Complete List for All 3 Levels

Free CFA Study Materials: Complete List for All 3 Levels

Zee Tan • CFA • How to Study

Studying for the CFA on a budget? We compile a list of free study materials, including online resources, practice questions, and study guides. This will help you save money on study resources.

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Profit Maximization (for the CFA Level 1 Exam)

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This video focuses on profit maximization (for the CFA Level 1 exam):

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  • criteria for choosing a level of output for which profits are maximized

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Advance your career with a FMVA certification

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CFA Practice Questions: Our Super Roundup

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CFA practice questions are essential for exam success. We provide a guide on how to use them effectively, maximize your learning, and build confidence.

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CFA Practice Pack: A Comprehensive Review

CFA Practice Pack: A Comprehensive Review

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Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to the CFA exam. CFA Institute's comprehensive CFA practice pack offers realistic exam simulations. Is it worth the asking price?

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Finance Career Change: Plan Your Switch With Our Tool

Finance Career Change: Plan Your Switch With Our Tool

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Thinking about switching to a career in finance? It's a big step, but it can be rewarding. We offer advice on how to make a successful career change into the finance industry.

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Why Getting Laid Off Was the Best Thing for My Career

Why Getting Laid Off Was the Best Thing for My Career

Zee Tan • Career Advice

How can unexpectedly losing your job turn out to be one of the best things that happen to you? Just like most big changes in life, it's whether you decide to lean into the big change, or mourn the lack of status quo.

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Answer to Quick Question: Illusion of control bias, with a heavy dose of confirmation bias. Putting massive effort into a complex model often tricks our brains into believing we have actual control over the stock's real-world outcome. In reality, the market does not care how neat your formatting is, or how much the ex-CEO loves bees!

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