Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
Top-performing institutions don't just "talk" about alternatives—they build with them.
But there's a problem: Too many professionals are stuck in “I think I know” when it comes to alts. But the ones earning real trust are saying: “I don’t just talk about alts. I know how to leverage them for my clients.”
CAIA.nxt™ was created to shift you from vague familiarity to credible confidence.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
As CAIA Association continues to lead the conversation and thought leadership around Total Portfolio Approach (TPA) online and throughout the globe, one paradox has continued to flummox CAIA CEO John Bowman.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
In January, we explored Venezuela—richer in oil than Saudi Arabia, but with no real way to move it. This month, CAIA’s Laura Merlini asks: who has the capital, patience, and strategic ambition to unlock that buried wealth?
Look to the Gulf.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
What sets CAIA apart isn’t just scale. It’s energy! Vision 2035 reflects a global network of investment professionals who refuse to stand still and who believe better outcomes are built together.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
There’s one topic on everybody's mind right now: Change. How is our industry evolving and how are leaders responding? CAIA CEO John Bowman hosts a CEO panel discussion with leaders you'll want to hear from, plus he’ll unveil our latest report looking at the shifts that will define our industry in the coming decade.
Join us in Los Angeles, March 23-25, 2026.
OUR
PURPOSE
Building the most energized community of investment professionals around the globe devoted to improving investment outcomes.
CAIA Programs
Advance Your Career
Whether you need a deep, practical understanding of the world of alternative investments, a solid introduction, or data science skills for the future in finance, the CAIA Association offers a program for you.
The CAIA Charter
For client-focused fiduciaries who want to gain deep knowledge, demonstrated expertise, and credibility in alternative investments.
CAIA.nxt™
Practical, relevant, affordable. The core concepts in alternative investments for you or your team, in a flexible, accessible format.
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