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Why build your own CFA Level I flashcards set

Many CFA candidates start with a ready-made CFA Level I flashcards set, but a generic deck rarely matches the readings, the notation, or the emphasis in the material you are actually studying. A set generated from your own notes covers what your course and your study plan require.

  • Formulas with the conditions under which they apply, not just the expression itself
  • Ethics standards with the standard number and the specific required or prohibited conduct
  • Definitions of terms that show up in question stems, such as duration, bias, or hypothesis error types
  • Worked-out figures from your readings, so you can check your own numbers against the answer
Example CFA Level I flashcards on ethics and quantitative methods
Which CFA Institute standard covers misrepresentation?Standard I(C), Misrepresentation: members and candidates must not knowingly make misrepresentations about investment analysis, recommendations, or actions.
What is the CAPM expected return formula?E(Ri) = Rf + βi[E(Rm) − Rf], which adds a risk premium scaled by beta to the risk-free rate.
What is the future value of a lump sum?FV = PV(1 + r)^N, because the amount grows at rate r compounded over N periods.
What does Macaulay duration measure for a bond?The weighted average time until the bond's cash flows are received, with each weight based on the present value of that cash flow.
What is a Type I error in hypothesis testing?Rejecting a null hypothesis that is actually true, which is why the significance level is the probability of making this error.
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Built from your material

Upload the readings, lecture slides, or notes you already use, and the flashcards follow your own curriculum rather than a generic deck.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know are spaced further apart, so review time goes toward the topics that need it.

Photos work too

Snap a page from a printed study guide and text recognition reads it, so paper notes can become cards without retyping.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or images of your notes for the CFA Level I topics you are studying.

Generate your flashcards

DeckOwl creates question and answer cards from your content. Check them and remove anything that does not match your readings.

Review on a schedule

Study the set in your browser with spaced repetition, and export to Anki or CSV on the Plus plan when you want to study elsewhere.

Start with the topic areas that carry the most weight for you, such as ethics, quantitative methods, or fixed income. Generating one set per area keeps each review session focused and makes it easier to see where your recall is weak.

Keep the cards short. A single formula, a standard, or a definition per card is easier to recall under timed conditions than a paragraph with several ideas packed together.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for CFA Level I?

Build one deck per curriculum topic rather than one large pile, so each review session stays focused on a single area like ethics or fixed income. The right total depends on how much of the curriculum your notes cover.

What should a CFA Level I flashcard cover?

Focus on formulas with their conditions, the wording of Ethics standards, and definitions that appear in question stems. Short question and answer pairs are easier to review than long passages.

Can I export my CFA Level I flashcards?

Exports are a Plus feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, while the free plan lets you study the cards in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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