{ "metadata": { "version": "1.0.0", "last_updated": "2024-01-21", "description": "CFA Level I Knowledge Base - Free Version for Hugging Face Spaces", "total_concepts": 50, "total_formulas": 25 }, "topics": { "Time Value of Money": { "description": "Core finance concept dealing with value of money over time. Fundamental to investment analysis and capital budgeting.", "key_concepts": [ { "name": "Present Value", "definition": "Current worth of future cash flows given a specified rate of return.", "formula": "PV = FV / (1 + r)^n", "example": "PV of $110 received in 1 year at 10% discount rate is $100." }, { "name": "Future Value", "definition": "Value of current investment at future date based on assumed growth rate.", "formula": "FV = PV × (1 + r)^n", "example": "$100 at 10% interest for 1 year grows to $110." }, { "name": "Net Present Value", "definition": "Difference between present value of cash inflows and outflows.", "formula": "NPV = Σ [CF_t / (1 + r)^t]", "example": "Used to evaluate investment projects." }, { "name": "Internal Rate of Return", "definition": "Discount rate that makes NPV of all cash flows equal to zero.", "formula": "0 = Σ [CF_t / (1 + IRR)^t]", "example": "IRR helps compare different investment opportunities." } ], "common_applications": [ "Valuing bonds and stocks", "Capital budgeting decisions", "Retirement planning", "Loan amortization" ], "cfa_level": "I", "weight": "8-12%", "difficulty": "Medium" }, "Statistics": { "description": "Collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data for financial decision making.", "key_concepts": [ { "name": "Mean", "definition": "Average of a dataset.", "formula": "μ = Σ x_i / n", "example": "Mean of [2,4,6,8] is 5." }, { "name": "Standard Deviation", "definition": "Measure of data dispersion around the mean.", "formula": "σ = √[Σ(x_i - μ)² / (n-1)]", "example": "Higher std dev indicates greater volatility." }, { "name": "Correlation", "definition": "Statistical relationship between two variables.", "formula": "ρ = Cov(X,Y) / (σ_X × σ_Y)", "example": "Correlation ranges from -1 to +1." }, { "name": "Normal Distribution", "definition": "Bell-shaped probability distribution.", "formula": "68% within ±1σ, 95% within ±2σ, 99.7% within ±3σ", "example": "Many financial returns approximate normal distribution." } ], "common_applications": [ "Portfolio risk analysis", "Performance measurement", "Hypothesis testing", "Quality control" ], "cfa_level": "I", "weight": "5-8%", "difficulty": "Medium" }, "Portfolio Management": { "description": "Art and science of making decisions about investment mix and policy.", "key_concepts": [ { "name": "Diversification", "definition": "Reducing risk by holding different assets.", "formula": "", "example": "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." }, { "name": "Capital Asset Pricing Model", "definition": "Model describing relationship between risk and expected return.", "formula": "E(R) = Rf + β(Rm - Rf)", "example": "CAPM is used to price risky securities." }, { "name": "Beta", "definition": "Measure of systematic risk relative to market.", "formula": "β = Cov(asset, market) / Var(market)", "example": "Beta of 1 means moves with market." }, { "name": "Sharpe Ratio", "definition": "Measure of risk-adjusted return.", "formula": "Sharpe = (Rp - Rf) / σ_p", "example": "Higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance." } ], "common_applications": [ "Asset allocation", "Risk management", "Performance evaluation", "Investment strategy" ], "cfa_level": "I", "weight": "5-10%", "difficulty": "Medium" }, "Economics": { "description": "Study of how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate resources.", "key_concepts": [ { "name": "Supply and Demand", "definition": "Economic model of price determination in a market.", "formula": "Equilibrium where Qd = Qs", "example": "Price increases when demand exceeds supply." }, { "name": "Elasticity", "definition": "Responsiveness of quantity demanded to price changes.", "formula": "E = (%ΔQ) / (%ΔP)", "example": "Elastic demand means quantity changes significantly with price." } ], "common_applications": [ "Market analysis", "Pricing strategies", "Policy evaluation", "Business planning" ], "cfa_level": "I", "weight": "8-12%", "difficulty": "Medium" } }, "formulas": { "TVM Formulas": [ { "name": "Future Value", "formula": "FV = PV(1+r)^n", "description": "Future value of single cash flow" }, { "name": "Present Value", "formula": "PV = FV/(1+r)^n", "description": "Present value of single cash flow" }, { "name": "Annuity PV", "formula": "PV = PMT[1 - (1+r)^-n]/r", "description": "Present value of ordinary annuity" }, { "name": "Annuity FV", "formula": "FV = PMT[(1+r)^n - 1]/r", "description": "Future value of ordinary annuity" }, { "name": "Perpetuity PV", "formula": "PV = PMT/r", "description": "Present value of perpetuity" } ], "Statistics Formulas": [ { "name": "Mean", "formula": "x̄ = Σx/n", "description": "Sample mean" }, { "name": "Variance", "formula": "s² = Σ(x - x̄)²/(n-1)", "description": "Sample variance" }, { "name": "Standard Deviation", "formula": "s = √Variance", "description": "Sample standard deviation" }, { "name": "Correlation", "formula": "r = Σ[(x-x̄)(y-ȳ)]/√[Σ(x-x̄)²Σ(y-ȳ)²]", "description": "Pearson correlation coefficient" } ], "Portfolio Formulas": [ { "name": "CAPM", "formula": "E(R) = Rf + β(Rm - Rf)", "description": "Capital Asset Pricing Model" }, { "name": "Portfolio Variance", "formula": "σ²_p = w₁²σ₁² + w₂²σ₂² + 2w₁w₂σ₁σ₂ρ₁₂", "description": "Two-asset portfolio variance" }, { "name": "Sharpe Ratio", "formula": "Sharpe = (Rp - Rf)/σ_p", "description": "Risk-adjusted return measure" }, { "name": "Beta", "formula": "β = Cov(r_a, r_m)/Var(r_m)", "description": "Systematic risk measure" } ] }, "glossary": { "NPV": "Net Present Value - Difference between present value of cash inflows and outflows. Used to evaluate investment profitability.", "IRR": "Internal Rate of Return - Discount rate that makes NPV zero. Used to compare different investments.", "Beta": "Measure of a stock's volatility relative to the overall market. Beta of 1 indicates market-like volatility.", "Alpha": "Measure of performance on a risk-adjusted basis. Positive alpha indicates outperformance.", "Sharpe Ratio": "Measure of risk-adjusted return. Higher Sharpe indicates better risk-adjusted performance.", "Standard Deviation": "Measure of dispersion of a dataset. In finance, measures volatility or risk.", "Correlation": "Statistical measure of relationship between two variables. Ranges from -1 to +1.", "Annuity": "Series of equal payments made at regular intervals. Examples include mortgages and retirement payments.", "Perpetuity": "Infinite series of equal payments. Present value = Payment / Discount rate.", "Discount Rate": "Interest rate used to calculate present value of future cash flows.", "Compounding": "Process where investment earnings earn additional earnings over time.", "Diversification": "Risk management strategy that mixes different investments to reduce overall risk.", "CAPM": "Capital Asset Pricing Model - Theoretical model that describes relationship between risk and expected return.", "Efficient Frontier": "Set of optimal portfolios offering highest expected return for given risk level.", "Risk-Free Rate": "Theoretical rate of return with zero risk, typically based on government bonds." }, "practice_problems": { "Time Value of Money": [ { "id": "tvm_001", "question": "What is the present value of $10,000 received in 5 years at 8% annual discount rate?", "options": ["$6,810", "$6,500", "$7,000", "$6,200"], "correct": 0, "explanation": "PV = FV / (1+r)^n = 10000 / (1.08)^5 = 10000 / 1.4693 = $6,805.83 ≈ $6,810", "difficulty": "easy" }, { "id": "tvm_002", "question": "An investment of $5,000 grows to $7,500 in 4 years. What is the annual compound rate?", "options": ["8.45%", "10.67%", "9.14%", "11.18%"], "correct": 1, "explanation": "r = (FV/PV)^(1/n) - 1 = (7500/5000)^(1/4) - 1 = 1.5^0.25 - 1 = 0.1067 = 10.67%", "difficulty": "medium" } ], "Statistics": [ { "id": "stat_001", "question": "Calculate the mean and standard deviation of: [12, 15, 18, 22, 25]", "options": ["Mean: 18.4, SD: 5.0", "Mean: 18.4, SD: 4.8", "Mean: 18.0, SD: 5.2", "Mean: 18.0, SD: 5.0"], "correct": 0, "explanation": "Mean = (12+15+18+22+25)/5 = 92/5 = 18.4. Variance = [(12-18.4)^2 + ...]/4 = 100.8/4 = 25.2. SD = √25.2 = 5.02 ≈ 5.0", "difficulty": "easy" } ], "Portfolio Management": [ { "id": "pm_001", "question": "If stock A has beta of 1.2, risk-free rate is 3%, and market return is 8%, what is expected return using CAPM?", "options": ["9%", "8.6%", "9.6%", "10%"], "correct": 0, "explanation": "E(R) = Rf + β(Rm - Rf) = 3% + 1.2(8% - 3%) = 3% + 6% = 9%", "difficulty": "easy" } ] }, "exam_tips": { "general": [ "Read each question carefully - look for key words like 'most likely', 'least likely', 'best', 'worst'", "Manage your time - about 1.5 minutes per question", "Answer every question - no penalty for wrong answers", "Use process of elimination when unsure", "Trust your first instinct unless you find clear evidence to change" ], "calculations": [ "Write down known variables before starting", "Check units and ensure consistency", "Use calculator memory functions for multi-step calculations", "Estimate answers first to check reasonableness", "Practice with the calculator you'll use on exam day" ], "ethics": [ "When in doubt, choose the most ethical option", "Client interests always come first", "Disclose all conflicts of interest", "Maintain independence and objectivity", "Remember: integrity, competence, confidentiality" ] } }