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thanks everyone for sharing your views
Its great to hear from different perspectives! 
PersonallyI know what I'm getting into. Asked a few charterholders and they don't really care much on the designation itself. So it isn't really a big deal. However, all things equal, its always good to have it (if u really like finance) in general.
Right now I thoroughly enjoy the "finance 101" I get to learn in level I. Topics like valuation, DCFs, derivatives, portfolio management and so on are a few of my favorites. It ain't new to me since I'm a finance student but I really appreciate how it goes in depth into some of its theories and applications in real life; I'm definitely looking forward to more of this stuff.
Ultimately the markets is irrational and most of the stuff we learnt can't be directly applied like a piece of the puzzle with any professional qualification be it--CFA, CPA, etc. or MBA.
I'm still learning though!
(finance) anyone pursuing/earned the CFA charter?
any candidates or charterholders here who share a common passion for watches? there seems to be many of you here with gd taste so; Wondering what the finance chaps like you prefer
Yes, and they wear something like this
Hi xsw, Do you have a CFA designation? Regards, ED-209...
nice double linked bracelets
Always feels great putting those on.. and yea nice pam, always get to see it around here. the other is a ladies watch? No designation yet, i'm far away from the big boys. got a band 8 in the last L1 exam, Hope I can meet expectations this dec.
You're not alone!
Hey nice to see other CFA Charterholders/Candidates here! I guess watch nuts are not bound by professions so if there are many lawyers and doctors here, there must be us Mind you I'm the only watch nut in my company almost full of Charterholders. My colle...
yeah I hear you
Nice to meet u and the "fraternity" here lol. Some guys I surveyed prefer a IWC while others don't really care much. I prefer a JLC and subtle things like ultra thins and reversos. However all the watches seem the same to me. Just different metals on diff...
No...
.. sure, I am in the finance industry, but I have never felt the need for CFA.... Offers come regardless whether I have such one... Well, I am already in the industry for 20+ years and that may be why OTOH, I met many, many people with CFA proudly printed...
Depends on what area of finance
It depends on what area of finance you're in. If you're one of the bean counters, then I can see the usefulness of a CPA. But if you're on the investment management side, then CFA and MBA (maybe even a CIPM) is prevalent, at least here in the U.S. Regards...
Yes, prevalenet...
... I know as I had been there in the industry for 17 years. But what I meant was if that makes a huge difference and worth it -> IMVHO, flat no. Well, it may be good when you are to be hired, but that "designation" will soon lose luster and.... Regardles...
I tend to agree...
.. even though I'm a charterholder myself. I'm originally from a computing background but sat the tests as my employer is in the finance industry and it's beneficial to have some sort of qualification on the finance side for me. I do agree with Ken that w...
I agree with you sidneyc
Agree with 100% that nothing replaces real-world work experience. College degrees and designations help with the fundamental theory and understanding. Having these can only help you in your career. Regards, ED-209
It really depends if...
Does it make a huge difference and worth it? Well, only if having a better chance of moving up the corporate totem pole and increasing salary is meaningful to you :P If you're on the institutional side, it makes a HUGE difference for your firm. In the pas...
Ed, I really understand your point...
... it must a cutulral thing. Those designations must be certain benchmark to measure something. I concur that it must or may depend on where you are. I worked in US for 15 years until last year, had spent before that 2-year vacation at graduate school, a...
CFA
CFA candidate here, though I have passed all the exams. I tend to to agree with the previous posts that solid work experience trumps designations/certifications/seals of approval. That said, I took the exams relatively young (passed Level 1 during undergr...
Wow, congrats!
... nice first Lange! Similar here, well, it is partially because I make my shirts so that the watch does not show. But it is a very conservative work place by definition, and no one really notices what watch I wear and don't care. I see some wear YG basi...
thanks everyone for sharing your views
Its great to hear from different perspectives! PersonallyI know what I'm getting into. Asked a few charterholders and they don't really care much on the designation itself. So it isn't really a big deal. However, all things equal, its always good to have ...
Good luck!
I am sure it won't hurt your career. Don't study too hard. Spend some time here, too! Ken
not much help but......
I'm in a totally different field so I couldn't even tell you what a CFA, MCom or CIPM is! The problem I see with some of the replies to you is that they are interchanging experience vs/with credentials. Apples and oranges if you ask me. Generally the one ...
this is what i like
taken with my cellphone: a simple watch the caseback on my wrist...