Subject: Updated CFA 2027 study order, CFA & FRM Nov, ESG investing

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8 articles • 23d to Nov'26 • 126d to Feb'27 • 204d to May'27

  • Updated 2027 CFA study orders: Our optimal topic study order guides for all 3 levels are updated for 2027 - including slightly revised L1 topic weights. It's not the default curriculum order, and getting this right from the start makes a difference.

  • CFA Nov last stretch: Our research shows passing candidates complete nearly 2 more mock exams than those who fail. We share how to get through practice tests faster, how to study effectively in a short time, and a guide to choosing the right CFA question bank.

  • FRM November & ESG investing: Last day to reschedule FRM Nov exams is 24th Oct, and 2027 FRM dates are now out. Plus, for those with an ESG focus, our guide to the CFA Sustainable Investing Certificate - what it covers, who it's for and whether it's worth it.

  • Free tools at new Learn Lab (learn.300hours.com): Next-gen Study Planner, Readings, AI-powered study support, Practice Questions, Mock Exams, and a fully-automated Exam Analyzer (Analyzer is CFA-only). It's beta-testing at the moment: thanks to everyone that's given feedback so far. I'm working through all of them as fast as I can, and I read all submissions - keep them coming!

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Best CFA Level 1 Study Order: Optimized Topic Sequence 2027

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