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Got the spreadsheet you are referring to, but have to admit that I can't see through what David is doing here on the spot. Why should there be 4 different weights? He computes that 56.8% weight in the market portfolio maximises the Sharpe Ratio, that's ok even if I did not replicate it myself...

Hi, There are no BT study notes for the new Ang chapters yet. As you imagine, the questions David comes up with do take some considerable time to write down. Anyway, these new GARP readings are highly valuable as you may have noticed that topics around factor-investing are discussed nearly every...

I did neither criticise him in person (it was a general comment saying 'someone who brings such a minimalistic view') nor does it matter how often someone has contributed to the forum! And what is more, we are talking about exam preparation and how useful the original books are and not whether...

It's like at university and many people still embody the view that passing a particular exam is everything they need - everything else is irrelevant. In short, it's not just about passing the exam; it is all about what you get out of it in the long run. One should do this exam for your...

Thanks, David! I will check. At best, it would be nice if GARP has this webcast uploaded at Youtube at some point.

Go to 1. Garp.com 2. FRM 3. Study Materials 4. and then download 'Learning Objectives'. On this page you can also purchase the GARP FRM books. Don't know about your 2nd question.

is there any link available for the broad public as well, Nicole? I want to make sure that those ignoramus out there who have never heard about GARP can access it. Thank you!

I do disprove this view! Someone who brings such a minimalistic view to the table (simply aiming to pass the exam and not seeing the bigger picture; put differently, relying simply on FRM books or BT), will not make it in the long run. The original books are always way better than other any...

Hi Nicole, many thanks! As always, I would like to go for the Amazon gift card :)

Citing @David Harper CFA FRM 'GARP doesn't originate a question as a first step by going to the reading first; the first step is a real-world practitioner orientation and the questions are then vetted against the readings.' To hammer home the message, listen to B. May from 1:28 onwards (can't...

Hi All, some of you may have encountered my forum posts recently and all my detailed explanations. I started working/writing on some kind of 'FRM manual' (or whatever I will call it in the end - it could even become a book in the long run) in the last few months elaborating on derivations...

Hi All, has someone already tried to tackle the ERP exam? Irrespective of the exam itself, what do you think about the value-added of this program? Would be great to have your feedback on this. Many thanks!

Great @adambschrier! I think for qualitative readings when looking for brief summaries Schwester notes are quite good as well. Even if they come with some mistakes occassionally as I have already pointed out to James Bullard (Rutgers University) who is an instructor at Schweser. But for all the...

Hi Nicole, funnily it's again me, sharing the prize with @sandra1122 now! Many thanks. Let me please emphasise again: even if I now managed both parts of the exam I will definitely continue my support for this forum. I like it so much to share my expertise and ideas and what is more it's so...

the question is: do they call every single manager and ask for the details or is it just a formality? Judging from some comments of colleagues here I guess they don't get in touch with the manager. Can anyone please elaborate? My question: does consultancy work (over periods of 3months) count...

@LizKO come on, how stupid is this? If it says 'passed', it is set in stone. Why the hell should they change results randomly? How often do I need to repeat this: quartile results will come through during the day. Don't panic! It's not even the 3rd of Jan in the US yet (in many regions). Be...

not yet, but don't freak out here. it's close to midnight in the US and the mail will come through during the day. All will be good. I need to digest it myself as well, because it was a game on very thin ice leaving out some chapters of the readings.

guys, beyond the discussions can all of you please give credit to David? He deserves it! And not to forget Nicole as well. To all those guys who liked my contributions (in particular in the field of Investment Risk): even if I passed both Parts now I will more than ever be part of this forum...

guys, beyond the discussions can all of you please give credit to David? He really deserves it! And not forget Nicole as well. To all those guys who liked my contributions (in particular in the field of Investment Risk): even if I passed both Parts now I will more than ever be part of this forum...