For those thinking of pursuing a CFA charter, you may want to think very carefully about what happens after you earn it.
There is no question that the CFA charter provides a wealth of knowledge regarding all aspects of investment analysis and management, but you need to understand the trends in the market place before starting on a very difficult path.
First, it is an absolutely huge time commitment.
Second, the move to passive investments is squeezing jobs and salaries.
Third, read this article. Research costs are becoming more transparent.
Fourth, you have to get the "right position" to officially get the CFA charter regardless if you passed the three levels.
The days of "more bucks ahead" with the CFA charter are fading away. If you want it still, you have got to want it to become a better investor not for dollar signs in your eyes!
