Finance Education Archives

Book cover of The Volatility Smile by Emanuel Derman

The Hidden Curriculum Series | The Volatility Smile – Emanuel Derman

Behind every pricing model is a worldview. The Volatility Smile uncovers the human judgment hidden inside financial equations.

Book cover of Antifragile by Nassim Taleb with text overlay: The Hidden Curriculum – what CFA exams leave out.

The Hidden Curriculum Series | Antifragile by Nassim Taleb

CFA success isn’t about being robust—it’s about being antifragile. Grow stronger from volatility, not just survive it.

Mathematical bond formula on navy background with title banner in yellow reading “Duration and Convexity”

Duration and Convexity | Rigorous Tools for Managing Fixed-Income Risk

Master duration and convexity to manage bond risk, anticipate rate shifts, and protect fixed-income portfolios.

Watermelon dressed in a denim jacket, goggles, and boots, with the text “Lessons from Watermelon Guy” and @charterdoozy

Watermelon Guy | What My Son Taught Me About CFA Success

Creativity isn’t the enemy of CFA prep—it’s a secret edge. Here’s what a watermelon in a jacket taught me about original thinking.

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Simulations in Finance [Monte Carlo to Machine Learning]

Explore Monte Carlo and machine learning simulations in finance—and why they matter for CFA exams and careers.

Book cover of Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb from The Hidden Curriculum series

The Hidden Curriculum Series | Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

CFA exams teach you skill. Taleb teaches you humility—because luck loves to dress up as genius in the world of finance.

[Discussion] How TradingView Can Enrich the CFA Exam Learning Process

See how TradingView brings CFA topics to life, bridging textbook theory and real markets for deeper understanding.

Bailey Sauvé from University of Wisconsin River Falls wins CFA Research Challenge local finals

Winning the CFA Research Challenge Local Finals – From Campus to Cadet to Corporate: Bailey Sauvé

n an age where many students struggle just to keep up with lectures, Bailey Sauvé is juggling an entire ecosystem of ambition. A finance student at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. A cadet in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. An intern in fixed income research. A newsletter writer. A

Professionals connecting through CFA Societies globally.

What Are CFA Societies, and Why They Matter

Discover the role of CFA Societies in your career growth, networking, education, and ethical standards within the global financial industry.

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