CFA Institute

since 1947
  • 501-1,000 employees
  • Financial Services

CFA Institute

CFA Institute is a global community of more than 190,000 investment professionals working to build an investment industry where investors’ interests come first, financial markets function at their best, and economies grow. We are driven by the belief that lasting economic growth depends on trust, competence, and transparency in financial markets, and we know that it must be led by professionals adhering to the highest levels of ethics and investment expertise. We achieve these goals by: raising standards of professional excellence in the industry; championing ethical behavior in investment markets; serving as a respected source of knowledge in investment markets; and creating a strong global community of investment professionals.

Expertise

Ethics and Education and Professional Excellence in the Investment Industry

Content

Carbonomics: The Economics of Reaching Net Zero
  • 1 day ago

The latest update shows that low-carbon technologies are becoming more affordable & those competing with natural gas are becoming more expensive.

Infrastructure Debt: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in a Transforming Economy
  • 1 day ago

What makes infrastructure debt a compelling asset class?

Reconciling Portfolio Diversification with a Shrinking Carbon Footprint
  • 1 day ago

This paper emphasizes the need for balancing environmental objectives with portfolio stability.

HealthTech, Access, and Financial Fluency: The Future of Women and Alts
  • 3 days ago

Women are reshaping the world of alternative investments, driven by growing wealth, increased financial fluency, and expanding access to new platforms. From healthcare innovations to blockchain-pow…

A Reality Check on Private Markets: Part III
  • 6 days ago

Is IRR misleading investors? Discover the flaws in traditional performance measures and how solutions like NAV-to-NAV IRR can offer a clearer view of private market returns.

Low Probability of Loss: Why It Doesn’t Equal Low Risk in Investing
  • 8 days ago

In golf, a hole-in-one is a remarkable feat. The odds? Roughly one in 850,000 from a distance of 150 yards – practically a statistical anomaly. Yet, the 2023 LPGA tour recorded 20 such occurr…

From Equities to Real Assets: Key Trends Shaping Multi-Asset Investment
  • 10 days ago

Multi-asset managers need a reliable, data-driven foundation for constructing portfolios that are not only diversified but also aligned with global economic trends.

How Much Does ChatGPT Know about Finance?
  • 10 days ago

Analyzing finance applications of large language models (LLMs), this study identifies tradeoffs that can guide academics and practitioners.

How Should Investors’ Long-Term Returns Be Measured?
  • 10 days ago

We highlight the importance of cash flow reinvestment and introduce “sustainable return” as the rate of withdrawal consistent capital preservation.