Synopsis"The CAIA certification program is the preeminent course of study for the alternative investment industry. The CAIA Level II book provides additional reference material to extend the knowledge of any investor interested in alternative investments as well as providing a solid foundation to achieve the CAIA certification. It is a critical source book on alternatives that the reader can use as an everyday reference guide." Mark Anson, PhD , CAIA, Managing Partner, Oak Hill Investment Management, LP Sponsored by the CAIA Association&®, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) program consists of a twotier exam process (Level I and Level II) through which you may earn the CAIA Charter. The Level I exam challenges your understanding of the alternative investment market's tools and terms, and tests your knowledge of various trading strategies and performance measurements. The Level II exam assesses how you would apply the knowledge and analytics learned in Level I within an asset allocation framework. CAIA Level II: Advanced Core Topics in Alternative Investments, Second Edition contains the material on alternative investments that potential Level II candidates would need to know as they prepare for the exam a multifaceted assembly of questions and problemsolving tasks. Since the tools and terms introduced in Level I provide the basis for the second level of this program, the information found here will continue to focus on alternative investments hedge funds, private equity, commodities, managed futures, and real assets but in greater depth and in the context of risk management and asset allocation. 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 II: Advanced 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 II exam., CAIA Association has developed two examinations that are used to certify Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts. The Level I curriculum builds a foundation in both traditional and alternative investment markets--for example, the range of statistics that are used to define investment performance as well as the many types of hedge fund strategies. The readings for the Level II exam focus on the same strategies, but change the context to one of risk management and portfolio optimization. Level II CAIA exam takers have to work through the following agenda: asset allocation & portfolio oversight style analysis risk management alternative asset securitization secondary market creation performance and style attribution indexation and benchmarking, CAIA Association has developed two examinations that are used to certify Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts., CAIA Association has developed two examinations that are used to certify Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts. The Level I curriculum builds a foundation in both traditional and alternative investment markets--for example, the range of statistics that are used to define investment performance as well as the many types of hedge fund strategies. The readings for the Level II exam focus on the same strategies, but change the context to one of risk management and portfolio optimization. Level II CAIA exam takers have to work through the following agenda: asset allocation & portfolio oversight style analysis risk management alternative asset securitization secondary market creation performance and style attribution indexation and benchmarking
LC Classification NumberHG4521.B53 2012