Research

Real-world Research Reports

Real-time and real-world investment research reports are the hallmark of the vigorous Chartered Securities Analyst (CSA)TM Program.
In addition to proctored exams every year, the three-year CSA Program involve multiple research reports to be submitted by candidates for grading:
1) Initial summary reports on three of your best investment ideas, at least one page per idea. Your [...]



Achieving Financial Independence

CSA Institute strives to bring people real-world financial wisdom that can make a difference in their lives. All our exams and research projects are centered around actual businesses and real-time investment opportunities, instead of academic models conceived in ivory towers with little bearing with reality. We focus on key leadership skills like writing and public [...]



CSA Research Club

To join our exclusive Chartered Securities Analyst (CSA)TM Research Lab and look at the top quality investment ideas generated by our analysts, please compose a detailed write-up about the single best investment idea you have, with a minimum of 500 words, and then apply for your Research Lab Membership as follows:

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The Certified Securities Analyst (CSA) Program

Practical Financial Wisdom for the Real World
We provide a unique Graham-Buffett equity research concentration within general financial analyst curriculum. Our CSA program is focused on security analysis and practical investment research. We teach only two courses as specified by superinvestor Warren Buffett, namely, (1) How to think about the market, (2) How to value a [...]