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Turn your CFA readings and notes into flashcards with AI

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Why custom CFA flashcards beat generic decks

Many candidates first look for ready-made CFA flashcards, but the most useful cards come from the exact readings and learning outcomes you will be tested on.

Generate cards from the readings you are assigned, not from a generic pool.
Cover formulas, definitions and ethics standards in separate passes.
Review and edit cards before you start a study session.
Use spaced repetition to revisit weak areas across all topics.

Example CFA Level I flashcards

What does CFA Standard I(C) on misrepresentation require?Members and candidates must not knowingly make misrepresentations relating to investment analysis, recommendations, actions or other professional activities.

What is the Sharpe ratio formula?(Portfolio return minus risk-free rate) divided by portfolio standard deviation. It measures excess return per unit of total risk.

What does modified duration tell you about a bond?The approximate percentage change in a bond's price for a one percentage point change in yield. Higher duration means greater interest rate sensitivity.

What is the basic accounting equation?Assets equal liabilities plus shareholders' equity. Every transaction keeps this equation in balance.

What is the CAPM expected return formula?Risk-free rate plus beta times (expected market return minus risk-free rate). It links expected return to systematic risk.

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Built from your own files

Upload PDFs, PowerPoint slides, DOCX files, plain text notes or photos of pages, and get flashcards drawn from that material.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, so formulas and ethics standards stick before exam day.

Export when you need it

On Plus, export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV so your CFA cards work in the tools you already use.

How it works

Upload your material

Add the readings, lecture slides or notes for the topic you are studying.

Review the generated cards

Check the questions and answers against your curriculum and edit anything that needs adjusting.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck in the browser, and let spaced repetition bring back the cards you find hardest.

DeckOwl reads your own PDFs, slides, notes and page photos, then writes flashcards for the definitions, formulas and standards in that material. You can review each card before studying, so the deck matches your curriculum rather than someone else's summary.

Because the cards use spaced repetition, the topics you keep missing return more often than the ones you already know, which keeps review time focused.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for each CFA topic?

Make enough cards to cover each learning outcome in the reading, and prioritize formulas and standards you keep missing. A smaller, focused deck you review often usually works better than a large one you rarely open.

What CFA material works best for flashcards?

Your assigned readings, the study notes from your prep course, and your own summaries all work well. Upload the section you are on so the cards stay tied to that content.

Is there a free way to try DeckOwl with CFA material?

Yes, the Free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.

Can I export my CFA flashcards to Anki?

Yes, but exports are a paid feature. Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) includes Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV export along with unlimited generations.

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