1.2K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 41 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (83%).
r/CFA Traffic & Engagement r/CFA Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/CFA Most Active Times When r/CFA Is Most Active
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r/CFA Flair Performance r/CFA Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 474 (39.0%) | 6 |
| General | 290 (23.9%) | 14 |
| Level 2 | 197 (16.2%) | 12 |
| Study Prep / Materials | 166 (13.7%) | 3 |
| Level 3 | 72 (5.9%) | 6 |
| Exam Result | 15 (1.2%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/CFA Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/CFA
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cfa | 473 (38.9%) | 10 | 7 |
| level | 279 (23.0%) | 7 | 8 |
| exam | 72 (5.9%) | 6 | 7 |
| study | 65 (5.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| advice | 47 (3.9%) | 3 | 6 |
| results | 45 (3.7%) | 19 | 27 |
| need | 45 (3.7%) | 2 | 6 |
| prep | 44 (3.6%) | 3 | 6 |
| help | 43 (3.5%) | 6 | 8 |
| question | 37 (3.0%) | 3 | 7 |
r/CFA Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/CFA
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/CFA Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/CFA
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Got a pic for you all to share
My hinge match was also a CFA and we went out and Trauma dumped each other
Clear violation of Standard VII(B): Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA Designation, and the CFA Program.
Guys, Am I in the 90th percentile??
My 8 year old cousin made this for me
I am once again delighted to share that I have been selected to fill out the Candidate Survey. Thank you CFA Institute for this unique opportunity.
Don’t worry about your L1 result, pregnancy scares are worse.
Is the CFA Institute violating their own rules in referring to the CFA designation here?
What Ethics violations did Lao from Batman the Dark Knight commit?
Level 3 Results Petition
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Got a pic for you all to share | 953 | 48 | image | Sep 30 |
| My hinge match was also a CFA and we went out and Trauma dumped each other | 470 | 40 | image | Sep 17 |
| Clear violation of Standard VII(B): Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA Designation, and the CFA Program. | 311 | 16 | image | Sep 17 |
| Guys, Am I in the 90th percentile?? | 270 | 72 | image | Sep 30 |
| My 8 year old cousin made this for me | 267 | 15 | image | Sep 11 |
| I am once again delighted to share that I have been selected to fill out the Candidate Survey. Thank you CFA Institute for this unique opportunity. | 242 | 29 | text | Sep 7 |
| Don’t worry about your L1 result, pregnancy scares are worse. | 229 | 19 | text | Sep 23 |
| Is the CFA Institute violating their own rules in referring to the CFA designation here? | 222 | 39 | image | Sep 23 |
| What Ethics violations did Lao from Batman the Dark Knight commit? | 158 | 13 | image | Sep 19 |
| Level 3 Results Petition | 156 | 19 | text | Sep 14 |
r/CFA Audience Overlap r/CFA Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/CFA FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/CFA
What's the best time to post on r/CFA?
Based on posting volume, r/CFA is most active on Thursdays around 8 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/CFA?
r/CFA averages 41 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/CFA get?
Posts on r/CFA average about 9 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/CFA get most?
On r/CFA, most posts are text posts (83%)