What's Inside the CFA Level 1 Formula Sheet
A revision-ready, exam-weighted PDF — built so you can recall every quantitative formula CFA Level 1 tests, fast.
190+ Formulas, 10 Topics
Every quantitative formula across all CFA Level 1 topic areas in one place.
Exam-Weighted Layout
Formulas grouped by CFA Institute 2026 topic weights so you focus where marks are.
Time-Value & Quant Cheats
TVM, returns, statistics, hypothesis testing and probability formulas at a glance.
FRA & Ratios
Liquidity, solvency, profitability, activity and DuPont ratios with definitions.
Fixed Income & Derivatives
Yields, duration, convexity, forward pricing and option payoff formulas.
Print-Friendly A4 PDF
Clean, single-document PDF designed to print for offline final-month revision.
CFA Level 1 Formula Sheets — Topic-wise PDFs
Download each topic sheet individually, or start with the all-topics quick reference. Files open as PDFs you can save and print.
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All topics
Quick Reference — All 10 Topics
One-page cheat sheet covering the highest-yield formulas from every CFA Level 1 topic for last-week revision.
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6–9% weight
Quantitative Methods
TVM, returns, statistics, probability, hypothesis testing and regression formulas — the most formula-dense Level 1 topic.
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6–9% weight
Economics
Micro and macro formulas: elasticity, cost curves, FX, aggregate demand/supply and monetary / fiscal policy relationships.
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11–14% weight
Financial Statement Analysis
Liquidity, solvency, profitability, activity and DuPont ratios plus core FRA relationships tested on CFA Level 1.
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FRA notes
FSA — IFRS vs US GAAP Notes
Side-by-side IFRS vs US GAAP differences that frequently appear in FRA item-set questions.
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6–9% weight
Corporate Issuers
Capital budgeting, WACC, leverage, working-capital and corporate-finance formulas for Level 1.
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11–14% weight
Equity Investments
Equity valuation, market efficiency, industry analysis and return formulas used across equity vignettes.
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11–14% weight
Fixed Income
Bond pricing, yields, duration, convexity and credit-risk formulas — among the heaviest Level 1 formula sets.
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5–8% weight
Derivatives
Forwards, futures, swaps and option payoff / pricing relationships condensed for quick recall.
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7–10% weight
Alternative Investments
Key formulas and relationships for real estate, private equity, hedge funds and commodities.
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8–12% weight
Portfolio Management
Portfolio theory, CAPM, risk metrics and performance-evaluation formulas for Level 1 PM.
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What is in the CFA Level 1 formula sheet?
The CFA Level 1 formula sheet from RBei Classes contains 190+ formulas across the nine quantitative CFA Level 1 topics. Ethical and Professional Standards is concept-based and carries no formulas, while Quantitative Methods and Fixed Income are the most formula-heavy areas.
The table below maps each CFA Level 1 topic to its official 2026 exam weight and the number of formulas RBei Classes has compiled in the sheet. RBei Classes is an FRM & CFA coaching institute founded in 2018; for the full topic-by-topic curriculum, see the CFA Level 1 syllabus, and for all three levels, the CFA syllabus.
| CFA Level 1 Topic | 2026 Exam Weight | Formulas in RBei Sheet |
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| Ethical & Professional Standards | 15–20% | 0 (concept-based) |
| Quantitative Methods | 6–9% | 32 |
| Economics | 6–9% | 18 |
| Financial Statement Analysis | 11–14% | 28 |
| Corporate Issuers | 6–9% | 14 |
| Equity Investments | 11–14% | 24 |
| Fixed Income | 11–14% | 30 |
| Derivatives | 5–8% | 16 |
| Alternative Investments | 7–10% | 8 |
| Portfolio Management | 8–12% | 20 |
| All 10 Topics | 100% | 190+ formulas |
Exam weights source: 2026 CFA Level 1 curriculum, CFA Institute (cfainstitute.org). Formula counts describe the RBei Classes CFA Level 1 2026 formula sheet.
How many formulas are in CFA Level 1?
CFA Level 1 has roughly 190+ exam-relevant formulas. The RBei Classes formula sheet condenses all of them into one PDF, with Quantitative Methods (about 32) and Fixed Income (about 30) being the most formula-dense topics.
Memorising formulas in isolation is not enough — the CFA exam tests application under time pressure. That is why RBei Classes pairs the formula sheet with concept lectures and timed mocks. Every class is taught personally by Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM Charterholder. RBei Classes has trained 17,000+ students across 25+ countries since 2018, with a 93% pass rate, by drilling formulas through practice rather than rote learning. Compare structured programmes in our guide to the top 5 CFA coaching institutes in India.
Is the RBei CFA Level 1 formula sheet free?
Yes — the RBei Classes CFA Level 1 2026 formula sheet is 100% free. The PDF is delivered instantly after a candidate submits their name, email and phone once. There is no payment, subscription or hidden charge.
RBei Classes shares the sheet as a study aid for CFA candidates worldwide. If you are planning your exam, confirm the latest fee and window details on our CFA exam dates and registration page before you book.
How should I use a formula sheet to revise?
Use the formula sheet as an active-recall tool, not passive reading: read a formula, cover it, and rewrite it from memory daily. In the final four weeks, revise topic-by-topic alongside timed mock questions.
RBei Classes recommends a three-step routine: (1) a 10-minute daily recall drill across two topics; (2) a weekly "blank-sheet" test where you reproduce a full topic's formulas from memory; and (3) immediate application — solve 5 practice questions per formula group so recall is tied to problem-solving. This active method is how RBei Classes students retain 190+ formulas without cramming. For full live and recorded preparation, explore RBei's CFA coaching.
RBei Formula Sheet vs Typical Free Sheets
Why a structured, exam-weighted sheet beats a random PDF off a forum.
| Feature | RBei Classes Sheet ⭐ | Typical Free Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Topic Coverage | ✅ All 10 topics, 190+ formulas | ❌ Partial / Quant-only |
| Exam-Weighted Order | ✅ Grouped by 2026 CFA weights | ❌ Random order |
| 2026 Curriculum Aligned | ✅ Yes, reviewed 2026 | ❌ Often outdated |
| Reviewed By | ✅ Deepak Goyal, CFA & FRM Charterholder | ❌ Unknown / unverified |
| Print-Friendly Format | ✅ Clean A4 PDF | ❌ Screenshots / images |
| Cost | ✅ Free | ⚠️ Free but unreliable |
CFA Success Stories from RBei Classes
Named CFA results with external proof — badges, result letters, LinkedIn posts and interviews. Browse more on the student results hub.
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CFA
Shashank Jagtap
Deputy Manager, State Bank of India · 4+ years in banking
Mechanical engineer and SBI Deputy Manager who passed CFA Level 1 with a scaled score of 1725 against a 1600 minimum passing score
Read the full story of Shashank Jagtap →- Video interview
- Official result letter
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CFA
Arunima Pandey
Undergraduate student; Advisory Board, 180 Degrees Consulting KN, Kamala Nehru College · Self-study · former RBei Data Analytics Intern
Delhi University undergraduate at Kamala Nehru College who cleared CFA Level 1 through self-study (not RBei coaching) and is now a CFA Level 2 candidate; former RBei Data Analytics Intern
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Who is Deepak Goyal?
Deepak Goyal is a CFA Charterholder (CFA Institute) and FRM Charterholder (GARP) — one of the few professionals in India to hold both designations. He founded RBei Classes in 2018 to make institutional-grade CFA and FRM coaching accessible to every serious finance aspirant.
Unlike institutes that rely on junior faculty or outsourced lectures, Deepak Goyal personally teaches every CFA, FRM and AI session at RBei Classes. His concept-first, application-driven method — now extended into AI, Data Science and Machine Learning for finance — is why RBei students clear their exams at a 93% rate, more than double the global average.
Key Takeaways
- The RBei Classes CFA Level 1 2026 formula sheet is a free PDF with 190+ formulas across all 10 topics.
- Quantitative Methods and Fixed Income are the most formula-heavy topics; Ethics has no formulas.
- The sheet is aligned with the 2026 CFA Level 1 topic weights from the CFA Institute.
- It is delivered instantly after one short form — no payment or subscription.
- A formula sheet supports revision but does not replace the full curriculum, practice and mocks.
- RBei Classes has trained 17,000+ students across 25+ countries since 2018 with a 93% pass rate.
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