Updated for the current curriculum

Stanley Notes™ for CFA® Level 1 — learn faster, retain more.

Concise, curriculum-aligned notes engineered for clarity, with tables, examples, and callouts that highlight what actually gets tested. Pair with QBank and mocks for exam-day readiness.

⚡ Instant access 📄 Printable PDF + online 🧠 Built by charterholders

Why Stanley Notes work

Designed for understanding first, recall second — without drowning you in prose.

Concise & structured

Topic flow mirrors the CFA Institute LOS. Every subsection ends with quick takeaways.

Example-first clarity

Walkthroughs and contrast tables make tricky points “click” faster.

Exam-focused

Edge cases, traps, and common mistakes flagged right where you need them.

What’s inside

  • Curriculum-aligned chapter notes mapped to LOS
  • Contrast tables, diagrams, and worked examples
  • Formula callouts + when to use each one
  • Common traps & examiner “gotchas”
  • End-of-section checkpoints to test recall
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Built by charterholders. Trusted by candidates.

“Big concepts clicked.”

The tables and examples saved me hours vs. reading the full text again.

“Perfect foundation.”

I did Notes → Summaries → QBank. Best flow for me.

“Exam-day focus.”

Callouts on traps were exactly what showed up on my mocks.

Start strong with Stanley Notes.

Understand faster now; switch to Summaries + QBank in the final weeks.

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Frequently asked questions

Are these updated for the current curriculum?

Yes. We align to the latest CFA Institute LOS each cycle.

How are the notes delivered?

Instant online access after purchase plus a downloadable/printable PDF.

How do Stanley Notes relate to Battle-Ready Summaries?

Start with Stanley Notes for learning. Use Summaries in the last 6–8 weeks for speed and recall.

Can I bundle with QBank and mocks?

Yes. You can upgrade anytime by paying the difference to a package that includes practice and mocks.