

My program is meant for busy people, to save them time.

* "should I go with Bionic or Schweser and why?" I don't know how to answer, I don't study my competitors. Regarding "unchanged 2006 readings," I suggest you update that pile by (1) eliminating the dropped readings and (2) get the free updates e.g., the new Basel reading on credit concentration. * "Is there enough time to read.?" No, I do not think so. I believe many who sit for the FRM must feel simultaneously under-prepared (inevitable due to granularity over wide content breadth) and over-prepared (you will study things that won't be tested).

By my estimate, a stunning 60-70+% of well-intentioned preparation will not lead to test questions (and we can't know which). GARP posted 588 learning outcomes (many are compound questions!) for 140-150 test questions. It is tough to answer your strategic focus questions because (i) prior knowledge varies and (ii) the test is granular not conceptual. Poorly in the quants and portfolio management.

I did really well in the Fixed income sections and economics. in your view how similar/dissimilar are the FRM and CFA level 2 exams. Having just studied for the CFA level 2 exams, some material is relatively fresh, would that be sufficient groundwork in most areas. Also, should the focus be more on sharpening my knowledge (I’m a financial analyst and an accountant) or testing and exam practise? how close to the exam do you suggest a shift towards exam focus? (I’ve alloted 1-2 hours Mon to Friday and 4-6 hours on Sat and Sunday each, too little?). If I were to go with the GARP material and one other set from a service provider, should I go with Bionic or Schweser and why?Ĭan you suggest a strategic focus, i.e should I use the GARP section weighting as a guide. Is there enough time to read, assimilate and master both sets of material as well as the GARP readings (the unchanged readings from 2006)? I’ve only just received my Schweser reading material and ordered yours as well. I’m really keen on making an attempt at the FRM exams.
