PAK Study Manual Contains the Following 4 Items
1. PAK Study Manual  
The PAK Study Manual covers the entire INV 101 Portfolio Management syllabus. The PAK study manual is well-organized and thorough, and it contains clear explanations of complex concepts from the source readings. The PAK study manual aims to be reader-friendly. The study manual connects concepts between different parts of the official syllabus. This provides insight into how the materials can be tested on the exam. 
Every chapter covered in the PAK Study Manual starts with a summary or a background of the reading, highlighting the most important points of the reading.
Every chapter covered in the PAK Study Manual lists the past exam questions that are relevant for that chapter.
The PAK Study Manual includes many sample problems and solutions.
Note: The manual will be released in stages between Jun 1st and Jul 15th 2025.
 
The study manual:
Distills and synthesizes knowledge, explaining and analyzing virtually all concepts, theories and examples covered in the source material. It ensures that the serious reader develops and maintains a good understanding of the materials.
Bridges several sections of the official reading that discuss similar concepts, allowing you to understand similarities and/or differences.
Reports typos that exist in the official source readings.
Clarifies concepts that may appear to be contradicting or misleading from the source manuals.
Provides many tables and graphs to illustrate concepts in the source readings. 
Provides many working examples to illustrate important concepts.
Provides a list of past SOA exams that have tested each specific reading.
Provides an exam review section where past SOA exam questions are reviewed and re-worked.
 
The study manual is a valuable tool to (i) understand the concepts from the reading and (ii) start practicing exam-type questions.
 
Please download the sample from our website.  
 
2. 10+ Mock Exam Questions
We include 10+ MOCK Exam problems in the Study Manual to help you prepare for the exam. Like exam questions, each MOCK question has multiple parts drawn from readings from the syllabus. There are also many more MOCK exam questions available in the PAK Exam Aid and Test Aid products.
 
3. Suggested Study Schedule and Syllabus Page Count
The SOA syllabus is huge. It is very easy to lose track of your study schedule. A clearly defined study schedule and some useful tips are included to help you better manage your schedule. 
 
4. Email Support
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