Alternative Investments CAIA Level 1 3E CAIA Level I

Success in the rapidly evolving area of alternative investments (AI) depends on a firm understanding of the concepts, tools, and practices associated with it, as well as an unwavering dedication to professionalism. Alternative Investments: CAIA Level 1, Third Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to institutional-quality alternative investments and has been designed to serve as a resource for professionals, a textbook for university courses, and the primary readings for Level 1 of the Charter program of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association.

The Charter program of the CAIA Association addresses the essential needs for professionals entering or advancing in the field of alternative investments. The CAIA Charter is the premier educational designation uniquely tailored to individuals specializing in institutional-quality alternative investments. Covering hedge funds, real assets, private equity, structured products, risk management and portfolio management, and professional standards and ethics, the CAIA Charter demonstrates one's commitment to professionalism and command of AI's unique elements.

The CAIA Charter program is comprised of a two-tier exam process (Level I and Level II) through which candidates may earn the CAIA Charter. The Level I exam assesses understanding of various alternative classes and knowledge of the tools and techniques used to evaluate the risk-return attributes of each one.

Written under the direction of the CAIA Association, with insights from many practicing and eminent professionals in this field, Alternative Investments: CAIA Level 1 best reflects the most current practices in the AI arena. It contains material on alternative investments that Level I candidates need to know as they prepare for the exam. With coverage of everything from the characteristics of various strategies within each alternative asset class to portfolio management concepts central to alternative investments, the information found here will help you build a solid foundation of knowledge about AI markets.

This comprehensive resource:

• Uses investment analytics to examine each alternative asset class
• Examines quantitative techniques used by investment professionals
• Addresses the unique attributes associated with the alternative investment space
• Is supplemented by study materials available at www.caia.org/candidates

Since its inception in 2002, the CAIA Charter Program's diverse curriculum has benefited a wide array of professionals from institutional investors, investment advisers, AI fund managers, and administrators to accountants, lawyers, and academics.

The CAIA Association is an independent, not-for-profit, global organization committed to education and professionalism in the field of alternative investments. It offers two exams (Level I and Level II) to financial professionals in this growing area. Upon successful completion of the two exams and other requirements, individuals are qualified to be designated as Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Charterholders. The CAIA Association has members from over eighty countries on six continents.