Topic weights

Know what carries the exam.

Topic weights should shape review intensity, but they should not justify skipping low-weight material. Level I still tests breadth.

Band 1

Highest leverage

Ethical and Professional StandardsFinancial Statement AnalysisEquity InvestmentsFixed Income
Band 2

Important support

Quantitative MethodsEconomicsCorporate IssuersPortfolio Management
Band 3

Do not ignore

DerivativesAlternative InvestmentsAny topic repeatedly missed in practiceAny formula set you cannot reproduce cold