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which is it better to have if i plan to stay competitive in the job market as a financial analyst
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If you had to pick one, I'd go with the CFA. But, if you can do both, then do both. My very first finance professor at NYU had a quote: A person with a graduate degree in finance might not know any finance. But, a CFA indicates that you (or anybody else) know, at least, some finance. And this guy is a total genius. He made so much money in the NYSE as a market maker/specialist that he retired after one year of working with them.
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CFA is easier with more bang for buck and time. However, if you can go to a top tiered Bschool, an MBA is nice.
I am a CFP. I have an MBA from a smaller school and would rather have a CFA. I might still do it. I am doing well now but have had some trying years. It would really be cool if they combined a CFA with a Masters. I know they do that with CFP and CPA (or the education portion anyway).
BTW– I lot of corporations factor a CFA designation into making officer and high level management decisions. They REALLY respect it.
Good Luck!
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