
The CAIA Association is a global professional body dedicated to creating greater alignment, transparency, and knowledge for all investors, with a specific emphasis on alternative investments. We are a member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 100 countries, and advocating for the industry through our events, publications, and credentialing programs.

In today’s dynamic investment landscape, digital assets have emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing how we transact within financial services and engage with our investments. It is an area that demands keen expertise, adaptability, and a deep understanding of the technology behind it.
Now available - a flexible, highly visible learning pathway, UniFi by CAIA™ Digital Assets Microcredential!

In this evolving investment landscape, adaptability is the currency of success. The CAIA Charter program is here to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to tap into the infinite possibilities that alternative investments have to offer.
Begin or continue your CAIA journey!

We often talk about using sports-style data analytics to evaluate investor behavior in this blog, Dr. Philip Maymin, Director of Asset Allocation Strategies at Janus Henderson Investors, as well as Associate Professor of Analytics and MSBA Program Director at the Fairfield University Dolan School of Business delves deeper on what happens when we apply investment analytics to the National Basketball Association.

In case you missed it, Stacy Havener of Havener Capital Partners turned the tabes and interviewed CAIA's Aaron Filbeck covering topics such as the importance of bridging the communication gap between our industry and those serving clients, manager selection and due diligence, and the evolution of alternative investments since CAIA Association’s inception.

Our Mission: CAIA Association seeks to improve investment and societal outcomes of capital allocation through professional education, transparency, and thought leadership across all investor alternatives in our industry.
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.

UniFi by CAIA™
Practical, relevant, affordable. The core concepts in alternative investments for you or your team, in a flexible, accessible format.

Financial Data Professional Charter
The first of its kind in the industry, the FDP Charter reflects expertise in data science and its practical applications in finance.

Join Us: Upcoming Events
Mostly virtual and open to all, CAIA Association hosts or sponsors more than 250 educational webcasts and other industry events and forums.
CAIA Members are Employed by Leading Industry Organizations
- PIMCO
- BANK OF AMERICA
- MERRILL LYNCH
- WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT
- MERCER
- THE VANGUARD GROUP
- MORGAN STANLEY
- BLACKROCK
- FRANKLIN RESOURCES
- INVESCO
- UBS AG
- ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS
- FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
- JP MORGAN