CFA - Credit derivatives analyst

Hey to all,

I just started as a credit derivatives analyst and was thinking about going ahead and planning for CFA level I in June, 2007. Only a few months out of college so a lot of the stuff is still fresh. Was hoping to gather some thoughts on getting it early as apposed to later (i.e. after more experience). Thanks to all who respond.

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Go for it right now. It can't possibly hurt. Who knows if your work responsibilities increase in future and thus you are not really able to write it...

 

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