Equity Investments

The fifth subject in CFA Level-1 exam is Equity Investments. It has a weightage of 11%. The companies raise the fund through borrowings (debt) or by selling the equities, which is a stake in the company and entitlement to a share of the profits. From an investor's perspective it is important to analyze the equity, the risks & rewards related to it. All these things are covered in this subject.

The topics covered in this subject are

• Types of Equity Securities and their characteristics,
• Equity Markets - their characteristics and institutions,
• Valuation of Individual Equity Securities,
• Fundamental Analysis (Sector, Industry, and Company),
• Equity Market Valuation and Return Analysis, and
• Equity Portfolio Management Strategies.
• All methods of valuation.

• Financial Reporting and Analysis /
• Fixed Income