PAK Study Manual Contains the Following 5 Items
1. PAK Study Manual  
The PAK Study Manual covers the entire INV 201 Quantitative Finance 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 (Wiener processes in the Hull textbook vs the Eric Chin textbook, forward contracts in various source readings, interest rate models and derivatives in various readings).
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.
Comes with relevant Excel files that show you how to handle the Excel type questions during the Exam. For instance, the manual includes an Excel file that contains the illustration of the various VA guarantees, and an Excel file with various derivatives calculations.
 
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. Past SOA Questions (from QFIQF, QFIC, APM and related) with re-worked solutions
Including questions no longer available on the SOA website, which are re-worked and explained. This enhances your understanding of the materials.
 
3. 15+ Mock Exam Questions
We include 15 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 more MOCK exam questions available in the PAK Exam Aid and Test Aid products.
 
4. 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. 
 
5. Email Support
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