[CFA Level I] 1, The Ten Topic Areas and Your Study Plan

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: * The ten official 2027 CFA Level I topic names and weight ranges. * How to construct a flexible study schedule based on topic weighting and spaced practice. * Exam-relevant traps regarding topic pass thresholds and overall scoring. * The distinction between core exam topics and required Practical Skills Modules. * The Weight First Rule as flexible editorial guidance for allocating preparation time. For independent practice questions and video prep tools, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/cfa-level1 and https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: October 12, 2026 https://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfa-program/candidate-resources/level-i-exam https://www.cfainstitute.org/sites/default/files/2027levelitopicoutline_online.pdf