Applied Level
Bridge the gap between exam prep and real-world finance
The Applied Level is designed for learners who want to go beyond the CFA® curriculum and apply their knowledge in practical, career-focused ways.
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Applied Analysis
- Sector Studies
An on-going series providing an in-depth analysis of each sector of the economy and its market performance across the economic and credit cycle
- Financial Modelling
Institutional-level practical skill development using real world data, a must-know for any aspiring financial analyst and a powerful process/tool for professional retail investors.
- AI for Finance
AI tools (LLMs and reasoning models) are used in specific financial analysis applications.
- Applied Energy Analyst
An in-depth program covering the full oil & gas value chain, energy trading, and emerging technologies like LNG, hydrogen, nuclear, and renewables
- Applied Metals & Mining Analyst
An applied course that builds the skills to assess mining assets, commodity trends, and company value within the global metals industry
CFA Candidates/Members:
Save $100 USD
Current Meldrum Customers:
Save an additional $50 USD
Applied Asset Management
- Applied Options
Key concepts include: Implied volatility vs historical volatility; Volatility skew, level, crush, and term structure; Positive/negative convexity; Theta decay; Gamma risk
- Portfolio Mgmt. & Construction
Introduces you to a variety of trades/positions across a number of asset classes using a number of different securities (equities, forex, options, futures)
- Trading Manuals
A practical course offering clear, actionable trading frameworks to help you make disciplined, informed decisions in the markets
CFA Candidates/Members:
Save $100 USD
Current Meldrum Customers:
Save an additional $50 USD
Applied Energy Analyst
- 14 Readings
14 in-depth readings that break down key concepts and dynamics across the global energy sector
- Q-Bank
A dedicated question bank designed to reinforce learning through targeted practice quizzes
- Live Sessions
Live sessions that provide interactive Q&A and real-time insights from industry experts
CFA Candidates/Members:
Save $40 USD