CFA vs Masters (Which Is Better For Getting Into Banking?)

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00:41 What is the CFA
01:00 CFA is comparatively inexpensive
01:27 The cost of a Masters degree
01:42 Which requires more time commitment?
02:23 You can start CFA before Masters
02:44 Masters degrees require admissions criteria; CFA doesn’t
03:13 Content differences between the CFA and a Masters in Finance
04:29 The ‘shelf-life’ of a Masters degree
05:26 CFA is highly regarded in these careers…
07:22 Buy-Side vs Sell-Side re. CFA and Masters
07:56 Fixed and recurring fees
08:46 CFA vs MBA
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@AfzalHussein 3 жыл бұрын

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@khanskingdom8275 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Afzal! Great video. Could you do a video on Masters in Finance vs. Masters in Management for investment banking? Highlighting the benefits of MSF, chances of getting hired, etc.

@yashkabra2989 5 жыл бұрын

CFA VS MBA.... Thank you so much for your efforts.... Appreciate it....

@leelarawat2450 3 жыл бұрын

What did you end up doing?

@joybimari6289 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Loved this video. Currently conflicted between the 2. Excellent video!

@suhridmaitra22 5 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this for a while. Thanks

@tulegaming415 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos, I just graduated with a Bachelors in Finance and I'm learning a lot here.

@kevinikeonu3844 5 жыл бұрын

MBA vs CFA you're such a great KZfaqr, man! I'm a political science student but you've really encouraged me to go into finance. You should also do a video about consulting.

@AfzalHussein 5 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks!

@maleesha2004 3 жыл бұрын

@@AfzalHussein I was a political science student too during my GCSE. I majored in Business & Finance in college.. Changed my life.. Im thinking of doing CFA

@ralph3509 5 жыл бұрын

Loving the new setup mate.

@emiliobruno7370 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Afzal, your videos save me a lot of time of research. Up!!!

@alexanderjuarez8778 5 жыл бұрын

Man, thank you for this videos. The are very Helpfull and interesting. Keep going!!!

@ASHUTOSHSINGH-mv8mp 4 жыл бұрын

I have a master's degree in Economics , I feel like pursuing CFA.

@AfzalHussein 5 жыл бұрын

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@ayeshasabir2373 5 жыл бұрын

This was very informative, thank you

@AfzalHussein 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@IHashim98 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Afzal - Thanks for the great videos. Could you do an in-depth guide into the Spring Week applications process? Your other spring week video was more on the performance on the spring week, rather than applying to it! Would be super helpful!

@AvHanda 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a great insight as I am literally at the point of choosing CfA or Masters ... I’ll be going down the masters role as I want to be an investment banker ... thanks for the help ... fantastic insight ... will recommend to many friends

@looomze 5 жыл бұрын

I am studying a MSF Degree and the material is similar to CFA level 1 in some courses such as corporate finance, fixed income and asset management, but the MSF does focus more on financial engineering and modeling. All my assignments and projects require lotta modeling and valuation.

@redbulling15 5 жыл бұрын

Great job! Keep it up!

@sirivandana7166 4 жыл бұрын

this is so helpful, thanks!!

@sureshrao4728 4 жыл бұрын

CFA vs MBA video please. Btw I love your videos, it's extremely helpful for grads as well those who want to get into finance.

@wecanmakeit7174 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful, thank you so much

@aishwaryasrinivasan9139 5 жыл бұрын

Time to know the journey of afzal from IB to business :)

@Saranraj-py9dh 5 жыл бұрын

Very insightful video!

@AfzalHussein 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@viacheslavmelnik81 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, very useful. MBA VS CFA

@omprakash-ht7ss 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, thank you for such a great videos. I request you to make a video on CFA vs MBA. Thanks in advance. 😁

@GalaxybearBoss 5 жыл бұрын

i love your channel, brother! your channel have all the answer i need as a banking student!

@thomasa9685 2 жыл бұрын

This is good info. keep it up!

@AfzalHussein 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rav3555 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video..almost every doubt cleared, but I am curious to know more about CFA vs MBA.

@xunit94 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Afzal I really appreciate your videos, I was wondering for someone who missed the boat and realized later in life that they're interested in private equity, is it possible to break in? What sort of path should one follow? Also congrats on your subscribers! :)

@riagandhi148 2 жыл бұрын

MBA vs CFA video pls! Your content is so useful

@harryvo7004 Жыл бұрын

After watching this video, I really that I am in the USA. Overall, very informative and will watch it again when moving to the UK

@burnsie123 5 жыл бұрын

Two copies of the intelligent investor?! One for each eye?

@willl2961 5 жыл бұрын

can you show us some of the books on your shelf? great video by the way!!!

@dirmanbw336 4 жыл бұрын

5:52 this is really valuable. Thanks a lot

@AfzalHussein 4 жыл бұрын

Pleasure!

@guillaumepoirier-duhamel9285 4 жыл бұрын

Nice videos !! I think It really depends on the nature of the masters program. I’m doing both CFA and masters and the masters is WAY harder then CFA since the program at my school is highly quantitative. And graduates tend to have an hedge for positions in public market quantitative investment teams/ hedge funds and also sales and trading.

@jirensama1622 2 жыл бұрын

Which level are u on

@svenlinde9894 4 жыл бұрын

You can do a master's degree in finance at the University of St Andrews for around £11,000 which is a top tier university

@Mirroredsmoke 5 жыл бұрын

Really informative video bro

@alistairheys938 2 жыл бұрын

So, is Analyst Prep your recommended route for studying for a CFA Level 1? Love the videos by the way...clear, logical, knowledgeable...

@adhamismail3744 5 жыл бұрын

CFA VS MBA thank u bro for this information please talk to us more a out ur career path

@Liverpoolaussie21 5 жыл бұрын

Questions for Q&A: - What made you leave Goldman/ IB? - Ever thought about making the switch to buy side such as your hedge funds? - How do you feel working for yourself vs working for a company? - Do you do any trading/investing yourself?

@haremking7256 2 жыл бұрын

He left coz he felt that asset management was boring and he wasn't as fulfilled as he felt

@anushreep5327 5 жыл бұрын

CFA Vs MBA sir thanks for all the content very useful

@entourage94 5 жыл бұрын

I'm just on the verge of completing a 2 year graduate programme within corporate banking and have 2 levels of CFA under my belt. I'd really like to move into investment banking. What advice would you give me? Have I got a chance going on the graduate programme or do IBs ignore grad applications from those who have already been working? I'm 23 btw. Thanks bro!

@samuelpham5228 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@paulosaucoo 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great video Afzal. One question: Do you think getting a masters in finance would help be better prepared for the CFA.

@mauriciof2252 4 жыл бұрын

I am a recent grad from economics twying to break into IBD, PE or Consulting. As you said CFA is not required for those divisions but I am wondering wether it would help me to differentiatie from other candidates in the current context of few opportunities and lots of candidates.

@alvanfidel1413 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Afzal Hussein. I am currently a final year student, but I have a problem completing my final project. My question is whether the "long time of study" determines the chances of being accepted for work?

@vassilis9635 Жыл бұрын

Hello Afzal! Great content on your videos overall with clear explanation! I have a question Can I register to the program for may 2023 just to get the study material , prepare and give the exam next year?will it charge me an extra fee? Thaks a lot

@kdebbagh 5 жыл бұрын

So particularly in equity research/financial modeling, CFA better suited?

@theluckiestone8517 2 жыл бұрын

might be stupid question, but I am wondering if I can use CFA Level 1-3 materials for studying masters in finance? I mean as an additional source of information and materials...

@keithleyjarvis5663 5 жыл бұрын

When and why did you start getting into investment banking?

@bhavyadhalawat4309 4 жыл бұрын

please do a video on MBA vs CFA

@MoeMoe-ek9ob 5 жыл бұрын

Is it true that at investment banking firms you are on a temporary contract as an analyst and if you do not perform they will not promote you to an associate and essentially sack you?

@MartinA-om4up 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Afzal thank you very much for your video. I am 40 years old and I started a new career in the banking industry, after working for 15 years in sales for CPG companies. I like to study and actually get new licenses or diplomas. I really don't know what would be better for me, I am working as a credit risk analyst in a Financial institution and would like to know more about finance, investment and banking don't know yet the path I just want to earn more knowledge and of course, I am OK with the commitment in time. Do you think CFA would be good for me?

@johnjohnson5418 Жыл бұрын

Do you plan on making a video about CAIA for ppl working in AM any time soon?

@rituwalmiki8766 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing such amazing knowledge it really helped me a lot by adding value to my knowledge. I want to get into investment banking with an MBA degree in Banking and Financial Services specialization. Also, I have done certification in investment banking from IMARTICUS. Sir can you suggest how I need to go ahead.

@computergeekabot 5 жыл бұрын

Are you no longer an investment banker? If not, can you please talk about why you stopped and how you prefer what you do now compared to working at Goldman.

@crooney420 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure he has video(s) on this

@gardofuentes363 3 жыл бұрын

@@dsatish1997 How different or what's the difference?

@johnbergeron9221 5 жыл бұрын

How do you feel about having both, CFA and MBA?

@Leonmaster189 5 жыл бұрын

Exit opportunities for credit rating agencies? (S&P, Moody's, Fitch, etc.)

@loveforfinance5291 3 жыл бұрын

Currently pursuing Master of Commerce focused in Finance, typically known to be M.COM in India. I'm totally looking forward to enrich my finance career by the CFA certification with a full-time job by the side. Please suggest me some tips on how I can gain an edge with the combination of two.

@ishtiaquejamilkhan6673 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Afzal - I am working towards my CIMA qualification, I am on the 2nd level now, operational level. I am thinking of doing my masters now, do you think a Masters in Finance will be a good choice for me or a Masters in Accounting?

@emree5962 5 жыл бұрын

Bro if ppl in m&a or leveraged finance work minimum 70hr weeks, how can they juggle it with studying for a qualification?

@luisdavila7322 4 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend some books that can put you ahead of other applicants?

@malikmimoun4938 3 жыл бұрын

Hi , cheers for the video really, am i too old at 34 to start a career in finance " asset management ", meaning will i still be recognized and considered after graduation by employers i am considering doing a Master in 1 year? thanks a lot for your response

@paujuanico3565 5 жыл бұрын

What happens if anyone stop paying CFA annual membership? Can we resume paying it later on without problem?

@SC-dv1wb 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of Mathematics background is needed for MS Finance and CFA?

@HailMeBitcheS 5 жыл бұрын

What do u think is a better option? CFA from pakistan or should i go for masters in finance in turkey ?

@thomaskankam5052 3 жыл бұрын

for a career in development finance, which one is better MS development finance or CFA

@elcristoph7380 2 жыл бұрын

I know a few guys in the hedge fund industry, they refer to people with CFA's as Cant Fucking Add. it left an impression.

@Kj92209 5 жыл бұрын

Tell us about your experience in asset management at Goldman sachs and why you decided to leave

@styl3k1fry 4 жыл бұрын

CFA vs MBA would be quite interesting please

@husseinarslan7173 Жыл бұрын

How can i be a expert of risk and banking? Its CFA and FRM? Or not

@menonguy 5 жыл бұрын

Could you also do a video on FRM?

@Rick-tm9pd 3 жыл бұрын

Financial risk management

@justdan5551 3 жыл бұрын

@Abdelrahman Mahmoud HAHAHAH

@craigmanning1577 5 жыл бұрын

Hey great video man, can you please do CFA vs MBA. Also the questions for the q&a. 1. If you could start your career all over again, what would you do differently? 2. Do you think getting a masters in finance would help be better prepared for the CFA. 3. Do you think getting these financial certificates such as the CFA, FRM, Masters of Finance, etc will help a person be better prepared to start a company of their own? Thanks for videos, I always look forward to every Wednesday, keep up the hard work!

@huzaifaqader2273 5 жыл бұрын

I read somewhere that what is being taught in MBA in finance is similar to CFA level 1 ( and maybe for Level 2 ). So it gets a bit easier to get through it and better prepare for Level 3

@mncedisisiwella9258 3 жыл бұрын

Im completing my Ecobomics degree next year and starting the CFA. I'm excited and scared at tge sane time.

@karthiksundaresan9026 5 жыл бұрын

My name is Karthik Sundaresan, and I intend to do Asset Management, but I have some questions about what the career really entails. Can you speak to your experience in Asset Mangement at GS, a typical day, what you loved, and what you didn't Afzal? Thanks again man keep up the good work!

@barbatof 5 жыл бұрын

He already did

@HDSpeedyGamer 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please make a video explaining cfa vs cpa?

@debashispradhan1406 2 жыл бұрын

will CFA be helpful in fintech careers or data science in finance domains ??

@jayaprakash2720 2 жыл бұрын

My son completed bba finance and next masters or MBA or cfa..kindly suggest

@danielshaikhali5108 4 жыл бұрын

Should ppl do both ?? CFA and CAIA

@wathutomongale9912 3 жыл бұрын

Is it advisable to do both at the same time

@silverthrone4864 3 жыл бұрын

Is it redundant to do both cfa and msf?

@nicholaskoon4165 5 жыл бұрын

Q&A, I will be finishing my ACCA in the coming june and i have enrolled myself for CFA lvl 1 in Dec. I intend to work as soon as i finish my ACCA in june, but my question is should i start of in banking or advisory/consulting, giving that i wish to work at a management level in my later career years.

@MrMDanny 4 жыл бұрын

Just curious, how did your Dec exam go? I finished CIMA in Aug 2019 and also took CFA Dec 2019 exam. But I feel that too much studying is actually not the optimal use of time. Networking is the key

@salazardravens874 5 жыл бұрын

Is a Master's in Finance from a non top tier college worth it in terms of a career in Banking or Asset Management?? Do Banks even recognize Non top tier or even low tier Masters in Finance?? Also based on your experience, do Banks value any other charters such as FRM and CAIA AS COMPARED to CFA? Thnx

@kodyfischer8978 5 жыл бұрын

Well this depends on what types of employers are you looking to work for, if you want to work for some of the most prestigious institutions ( GS, MS, JPM, Blackstone, KKR etc.), then going to one of the "top tier target schools" would certainly help

@gunjansanghvi_ 3 жыл бұрын

should i do cfa and masters in finance together?

@Lemzino 5 жыл бұрын

How did you revise for your exams?

@AfzalHussein 4 жыл бұрын

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@adamdyer4911 5 жыл бұрын

CFA vs MBA vs MSF. Is it worth it to get a MSF, work in investment banking and then later get an MBA to get back to work and get a management role?

@sparshrastogi2646 5 жыл бұрын

this doesn't make sense. you can do a finance based mba. take all the finance courses your school provides in mba. that plus your core courses in accounting and strategy and hr will be better in getting into management positions. the finance courses i took also had students from masters in finance so the material is the same.

@jeba624 5 жыл бұрын

Q&A: Did you face any challenges in banking being from an ethnic minority?

@emree5962 5 жыл бұрын

It's London not Switzerland lol

@mwakundi Ай бұрын

Is that red book at the back the intelligent investor?

@poonambagari 4 жыл бұрын

What about Masters and CFA together?

@ntumbireeko 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on CFA and Fintech?

@ozinjusz 3 жыл бұрын

CFA does not necessarily mean deeper knowledge than a Masters in Finance from a top-tier university. Those Masters tend to go much more in-depth and as part of your curriculum you’ll be asked to e.g. build financial models from scratch. Moreover, many employers require an advanced degree for certain jobs on the buyside. This means a Masters degree is a prerequisite. Having completed a Masters from a top-tier university, you’ll find the curriculum for the CFA very familiar and it shouldn’t take you long to complete levels 1 and 2.

@randomgamer9553 5 жыл бұрын

How did your interest developed towards investment banking, why did you leave investment banking? Tell us more about your business and where are you from? P.S. sorry for asking too many questions 😅

@siulfx 5 жыл бұрын

Do a CAIA video pls :)

@yianni310 4 жыл бұрын

I've just finished my MFE and don't have a job. Is it worth study for the December CFA as I seek employment?

@DanielDiaz-uy4hc 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@snehulmohandas1961 5 жыл бұрын

Need a vedio on CFA v/s MBA in Finance

@serchendo 5 жыл бұрын

CFA VS MBA Q&A question: How possible it is a foreign student (mexican) can get an intership/job in GS or any other Investment banking institution? Thanks a lot man! Keep the good work

@akal1236 4 жыл бұрын

Sergio Valdez Mata as likely as anyone else. Possibly slightly higher chances because the investment banks like to have a diverse group of people employed to get different insights into problems.

@bobcatdidi8188 3 жыл бұрын

Will you consider doing a book review??

@saisanjeev 5 жыл бұрын

How about Masters in Finance after CFA i.e. after utilising the CFA Waivers for top Colleges?

@praneethkumar1620 2 жыл бұрын

Mba in finance after cfa would be recommended one .

@harchitsanan2974 5 жыл бұрын

How Do a Chartered Accountant go for investment banking at wall street? Pls suggest

@kundanraj1203 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. I want to know the same ...i am a CA foundation student now .....its my dream to be in the wall street ....anyway thanks for putting up this question ...

@keithleyjarvis5663 5 жыл бұрын

Why did you leave investment banking