Msc or CFA?

So I've been trading my own successful account for over a year and am looking to get into prop shops.

No doubt my lack of experience is a huge disadvantage, but also the fact that I come from a non financial background - I did Law at uni (though it is an analytical subject) and have worked in business for 10 years, which involves quick decision making, working under pressure etc.

I was going to take up further education to enhance my cv, if this is a waste of time and I'd be better off focusing my attention on my trading account please say so cos I am definitely NOT going to ENJOY studying nor paying for it either!

I have 3 options to focus my attention on this year - an Msc in Economics or a commencing a CFA or just exclusively working on my trading account

Which would recommend and why?

 

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