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AllAboutAlpha.com, a service of the CAIA Association, is a leading online voice in the alternative investment industry.

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Alternative Viewpoints

Alternative Viewpoints is an AllAboutAlpha.com column written exclusively by CAIA Association members, providing the thoughtful and reasoned opinions typical of CAIA members.

February 1, 2010
Alternative Viewpoints: Examining “Real Alpha” and “Exotic Beta” in mutual funds
Special to AllAboutAlpha.com by: Jane Li, CFA, CAIA, Manager Investment Management...
December 31, 2009
The Ineichen Dialogues Act III: Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
Special to AllAboutAlpha.com by: Alexander Ineichen, CFA, CAIA Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a bear named Winnie-the-Bear who lived in the Trillion Acre Wood. On some level, he was a silly old bear. Nevertheless, he was wondering what...
November 27, 2009
Alternative Viewpoints: The Ineichen Dialogues Act II: LaRasmussteinmontians in Yellowstone Park
Special to AllAboutAlpha.com by: Alexander Ineichen, CFA, CAIA This month, we bring you the second act with Winnie-the -Bear, George Jones and Ben Put discussing recent developments in the financial world. Once upon a time, not so long ago, there...
October 29, 2009
Alternative Viewpoints: Due to funds’ lack of persistence, the Sharpe ratio has no validity as an investment decision tool
Special to AllAboutAlpha.com by:Siew Ling Lay, CAIA Senior Analyst, GFIA There have been many studies on hedge fund manager return “persistence”.  Persistence, after all, is a necessary precondition for the existence of alpha....
October 28, 2009
The Ineichen Dialogues: A Green Pig Down Wall Street
Special to AllAboutAlpha.com by: Alexander Ineichen, CFA, CAIA A Green Pig Down Wall Street – Act I Once upon a time, not so long ago, there was a bear named Winnie-the-Bear who lived in the Trillion Acre Wood. On some level, he was a silly...