8 Simple Tips to Create An Effective CFA Flashcards

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Successful CFA candidates utilize flashcards that make the most of their study time. Creating your own study flashcards is one of the best ways to really drive home CFA concepts.

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Cover all CFA LOS bases - Whatever type of flashcards you use, make sure they cover the entirety of the CFA curriculum Learning Outcome Statements.

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Keep it short and sweet - Your flashcards should have as many supplementary details to help you understand each concept, but keep it short and keep words to a minimum.

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Divide and conquer - As you go through the cards, divide them into categories based on how familiar you are with them, such as ‘mustard’, ‘in progress, and ‘no clue’.

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Use paper flashcards - Whether you prefer print or e-based learning, for me, there is a clear winner when it comes to flashcards.

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Write is right - Writing longhand is the best way of retaining concepts in your head. If you decide to make your own flashcards, write the long hand.

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Use the provider's CFA flashcards and annotate - Do not make your own notes if it means taking the risk of not completing them in time and ending up with incomplete flashcards.

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Small-dose learning is the best - There’s not much benefit in trying to study a whole load all at once – instead, aim to hit your flashcards many times during the day, for short periods of time.

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