Free CFA® Level I video course

CFA Level 1 Full Course Playlist – 2026 Exam

Study the entire CFA Level I syllabus with a single, structured CFA Level 1 full course playlist on YouTube. Topic‑by‑topic lectures taught by CFA charterholders, aligned with the latest curriculum, and focused on exam‑relevant concepts and problem‑solving.

Complete Level I syllabus Free on YouTube Designed for 2026 exams

Use this playlist together with the CFA Institute Learning Ecosystem and FinQuiz notes, summaries, and mock exams to build a complete study plan.

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Topic‑by‑Topic Coverage of the CFA Level I Syllabus

The playlist is organized as a full CFA Level I course. Each topic area is broken into short, focused episodes so you can track progress and revisit weak areas quickly.

Quantitative Methods

Time value of money, discounted cash flow applications, descriptive statistics, probability concepts, sampling and estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and simple linear regression.

Economics

Demand and supply, market structures, macroeconomic measures, business cycles, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade, and currency exchange rates.

Financial Statement Analysis (FRA)

Financial reporting mechanics, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, financial analysis techniques, inventories, long‑lived assets, income taxes, and non‑current liabilities.

Corporate Issuers

Capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, measures of leverage, dividends and share repurchases, and corporate governance.

Equity Investments

Market organization and structure, indices, market efficiency, equity valuation basics, industry and company analysis.

Fixed Income

Bond features and risks, yield measures, pricing, interest rate risk, term structure of interest rates, credit risk, and basic fixed‑income strategies.

Derivatives

Forward contracts, futures, options, and swaps with payoff diagrams and worked numerical examples that mirror CFA‑style questions.

Alternative Investments

Real estate, private equity, hedge funds, commodities, and infrastructure—what they are, how they are valued, and how they fit into diversified portfolios.

Portfolio Management & Wealth Planning

Portfolio concepts, risk and return, diversification, CAPM, and the basics of portfolio planning and construction.

Ethics

CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, plus practical scenarios that illustrate how ethical principles are tested in the exam.

How to Use This Playlist with the Official Curriculum

Your CFA exam registration includes access to the CFA Institute Learning Ecosystem (LES), which delivers the official electronic curriculum, practice questions, and mock exams.

The FinQuiz CFA Level 1 full course playlist is designed to complement, not replace, that content:

  • Read the relevant Learning Module and LOS in the LES.
  • Watch the matching FinQuiz videos to clarify concepts and formulas.
  • Practice questions from both the LES and the FinQuiz question bank.
  • Use timestamps and episodes to revisit weak areas efficiently.

Videos accelerate understanding; consistent question practice and mock exams determine your actual score on exam day.

Study Flow Recommendation

  1. Preview the topic in the playlist to build intuition.
  2. Read the official Learning Modules and examples.
  3. Re‑watch selected videos while solving end‑of‑chapter questions.
  4. Switch to intensive review with FinQuiz summaries and formula sheets.
  5. Finish with multiple full mock exams under timed conditions.

Go Beyond Videos – Build a Complete Level I Study System

The playlist is free. For full exam preparation, many candidates combine these videos with FinQuiz notes, summaries, and mock exams.

Level I Study Packages

Integrated packages that bundle Stanley Notes™, Battle‑Ready Summaries™, Formula Sheet, question bank, and mock exams for the CFA Level I exam.

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Level I Summary Notes

Concise, LOS‑aligned Battle‑Ready Summaries™ that mirror the Learning Modules and section names of the official curriculum. Ideal for rapid review alongside the playlist.

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Level I Mock Exams

Full‑length CFA Level I mock exams with detailed solutions and performance diagnostics. Use them after working through the playlist to simulate the actual exam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really a complete CFA Level 1 full course playlist?

Yes. The playlist covers all major CFA Level I topic areas and is organized to follow the current curriculum sequence, with separate episodes for each topic and key reading.

Can I rely only on these videos to pass the exam?

We do not recommend relying solely on videos. Use the playlist together with the CFA Institute Learning Ecosystem, FinQuiz notes and summaries, and multiple mock exams. Understanding comes from watching and reading; exam performance comes from solving many questions.

Which exam year is this playlist for?

The playlist title specifies the target exam year (for example, 2026). Always use the version that matches your registered exam session to remain aligned with the latest curriculum.

Do I need a FinQuiz paid package to watch the videos?

No. The CFA Level 1 full course playlist is free on YouTube. FinQuiz paid packages provide additional written materials, question banks, and mock exams to deepen your preparation.