CFTE (I & II) AND MFTA READING LIST

As a good preparation, we advise you the recommended reading list for the CFTe certification exam. It splits up into highly recommended core reading material as well as additional reading. The additional reading is recommended, but not required for the exam.

Core reading: (Last updated: 7 May 2026)

Required additional IFTA reading material:
(Provided by IFTA directly when candidate registers for CFTe I)

  1. Elliott Wave Theory (Appendix A)
  2. Breadth Indicators (Appendix B)
  3. Time Cycles Analysis (Appendix C):
    Note: The questions on the exam for this topic will be pulled from Murphy, John J. recommended reading listed above.
  4. Point and Figure Techniques (Appendix D)

Recommended additional reading:

The whole syllabus and reading list for the CFTe certification can be downloaded here.

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