Deep Dive Prep

Deep Dive: CFA® Level I Prep 2026

Education EN ↓ 105 episodes

Master the complete CFA® Level I curriculum—one learning module at a time. Each episode is a concise, high‑impact dialogue that explains core concepts in plain English, with zero fluff and no long intro/outro. Perfect for commuters, last‑minute crammers, and anyone who learns best by listening. Independently produced; not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by CFA Institute.

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QUANT - Portfolio Mathematics 10.05.2025 14:05

Link single‑asset stats to the whole basket: compute portfolio expectedreturn, variance, covariance matrix, correlation, and shortfall risk—withstep‑by‑step examples.

QUANT - Probability Trees & Conditional Expectations 10.05.2025 10:42

Turn uncertainty into pictures: expected value, variance, probability trees,total‑probability rule, and Bayes’ formula for updating forecasts when newdata arrive.

QUANT - Statistical Measures of Asset Returns 10.05.2025 11:18

Build your stats toolkit: mean, median, mode, quantiles, variance, standarddeviation, skew, kurtosis—plus an intro to covariance and correlation—so youcan summarise any return distribution with confidence.

QUANT - Time Value of Money in Finance 10.05.2025 14:28

The heartbeat of valuation. What we cover: Present vs. future value with any compounding frequency Solving bond YTM & equity growth from TVM equations Spot & forward rate links that kill trick questions fast Finish knowing exactly when to reach for your BA II Plus vs. the exam tables.

QUANT - Rates & Return Essentials 2025 10.05.2025 23:02

Quick Hit: Get crystal‑clear on how return is measured and why interest rates drive asset pricing. In 20 minutes you’ll: Contrast required , discount & opportunity‑cost rates Build a nominal rate from real Rf + inflation + risk premia Master HPR, arithmetic vs. geometric mean & money‑ vs. time‑weighted return No fluff—just the formulas, shortcuts & exam‑day traps you need.