CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments, Print + eBook (Wiley Finance) - Hardcover

9781118428160: CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments, Print + eBook (Wiley Finance)

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The official study text for the Level I Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) exam

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation is the financial industry′s first and only globally recognized program that prepares professionals to deal with the ever–growing field of alternative investments. The second edition of CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments contains comprehensive insights on the alternative investment issues a potential Level I candidate would need to know about as they prepare for the exam.

The information found here will help you build a solid foundation in alternative investment markets with coverage of everything from the characteristics of various strategies within each alternative asset class to portfolio management concepts central to alternative investments.

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
Offers an online study guide outlining learning objectives and keywords

This book is a must–have resource for anyone contemplating taking the CAIA Level I exam. So if you′re ready to take your first step toward the CAIA charter, take the time to understand the insights offered here.

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From the Back Cover

"The CAIA Association continues to demonstrate its leadership position by conducting a studious re–write of its acclaimed book, CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments. With the rules of the road changing rapidly, a CAIA Charter can keep you both informed and in demand."
Jim Tomeo, COO and Senior Portfolio Manager, SSARIS Advisors

Sponsored by the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, the CAIA Program consists of a two–tier exam process (Level I and Level II) through which you may earn the CAIA Charter. The Level I exam assesses your understanding of various alternative investment classes and your knowledge of the tools and techniques used to evaluate the risk–return attributes of each one.

CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments, Second Edition contains the material on alternative investments that Level I candidates would need to know as they prepare for the exam. The information in these pages will provide you with a broad foundation of knowledge related to alternative vehicles such as hedge funds, managed futures, real assets, private equity, commodities, structured products, risk management and portfolio management, and professional standards and ethics. With this book as your guide, you′ll not only gain significant insights into the fundamentals of each product, but also become familiar with portfolio management concepts that are essential in the alternative investment arena.

Whether you′re a seasoned professional looking to explore new areas within the alternative investment arena or a new industry participant seeking to establish a solid understanding of alternative investments, CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments, Second Edition is the best way to achieve these goals, and the smartest way to prepare for the demanding CAIA Level I exam.

Don′t forget to pick up CAIA Level II: Advanced Core Topics in Alternative Investments to prepare for the second, and final, exam needed to achieve the CAIA Charter.

About the Author

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 field. Upon successful completion, individuals are designated Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Charter Holders. The CAIA Association has members from over seventy–five countries on six continents.

Mark J. P. Anson, PhD, CAIA, is a Managing Partner at Oak Hill Investment Management, LP. Dr. Anson previously served as President and Executive Director of Investment Services at Nuveen Investments, Chief Executive Officer at Hermes Pension Management Limited, and Chief Investment Officer at California Public Employees′ Retirement System. He has published over 100 research articles in professional journals, has won two Best Paper Awards, is the author of six financial textbooks, and sits on the editorial boards of several financial journals.

Donald R. Chambers, PhD, CAIA, is the Associate Director of the Level 1 Curriculum at the CAIA Association and is the Walter E. Hanson/KPMG Professor of Finance at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chambers previously served as the Director of Alternative Investments at Karpus Investment Management.

Keith H. Black, PhD, CAIA, is the Associate Director of the Level II Curriculum at the CAIA Association. He was previously an Associate at Ennis Knupp and, before that, an Assistant Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology.

Hossein Kazemi, PhD, CAIA, is a Cofounder of and the Program Director for the CAIA Association. Dr. Kazemi is a Professor of Finance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an Associate Director of the Center for International Securities and Derivatives Markets, and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Alternative Investments.

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