CFA 2026 Level 1 Coursework
Crucial Readings in Derivatives, Alternative Investments, Portfolio Management, and Ethical and Professional StandardsBy Azhar ul Haque Sario
Length4h 8m
About this audiobook
This book is your roadmap to success. It covers the crucial topics you need. You will dive deep into Derivatives. We demystify Futures and Forwards. You will understand Options and Swaps clearly. It is not just theory. It is practical knowledge. We explore Alternative Investments next. You will learn about Private Equity and Private Credit. We break down Real Estate and Infrastructure. You will understand Natural Resources. We even cover Digital Assets and Crypto. The world is changing fast. This book keeps up. You will master Portfolio Management. Learn to build solid portfolios. Understand Risk Management frameworks. We explain Behavioral Biases simply. You will see why people fail. Finally, we tackle Ethics. You will learn the Standards of Practice. We explain GIPS thoroughly. Everything is broken down. It is easy to read. It is designed for you.
Here is the truth. Most study guides are boring. They put you to sleep. They use complex words to sound smart. This book is different. It respects your intelligence. We use simple English. We use real-world analogies. We call derivatives "financial shapeshifters" to help you visualize them. We talk about AI and 2026 trends. We explain the "why" behind the math. You get the context you need. This is your competitive advantage. While others struggle with jargon, you will have clarity. You will see the big picture. This book builds your confidence. It prepares you for the real job. It transforms you into a professional. Do not just memorize rules. Understand the game. This is the tool that sets you apart.
Disclaimer: This work is independently produced by Azhar ul Haque Sario. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the CFA Institute or any regulatory board. Any reference to the CFA program is for nominative fair use purposes only.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length4 hrs 8 mins
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Publish dateFeb 7, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Subject 7: Derivatives
15Portfolio Risk and Return: Part I
2Derivative Instrument and Derivative Market Features
16Portfolio Risk and Return: Part II
3Forward Commitment and Contingent Claim Features and Instruments
17Portfolio Management: An Overview
4Derivative Benefits, Risks, and Issuer and Investor Uses and Arbitrage, Replication, and the Cost of Carry in Pricing Derivatives
18Basics of Portfolio Planning and Construction
5Pricing and Valuation of Forward Contracts and for an Underlying with Varying Maturities and Pricing and Valuation of Futures Contracts
19The Behavioral Biases of Individuals
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6Pricing and Valuation of Interest Rates and Other Swaps and Pricing and Valuation of Options
20Introduction to Risk Management
7Option Replication Using Put–Call Parity and Valuing a Derivative Using a One-Period Binomial Model
21Subject 10: Ethical and Professional Standards
8Subject 8: Alternative Investments
22Ethics and Trust in the Investment Profession
9Alternative Investment Features, Methods, and Structures and Alternative Investment Performance and Returns
23Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
10Investments in Private Capital: Equity and Debt and Real Estate and Infrastructure
24Guidance for Standards I–VII
11Natural Resources
25Introduction to the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)
12Hedge Funds
26Ethics Application
13Introduction to Digital Assets
27About Author & Publisher
14Subject 9: Portfolio Management
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