The CAIA Charter: Designed for This Moment
From Vision to Execution: How Investors Are Operationalizing the Total Portfolio Approach
Vision 2035. Join the Future
CAIA.nxt™ microcredentials? Macro advantage!
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association®
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
The industry is facing a shift: More capital is flowing into alternatives. Clients are asking better questions. And suddenly, it’s not enough to have a generalist view—you're expected to speak with depth.
That expectation is growing. Quietly. Consistently. And among top-performing teams, this level of knowledge isn’t optional, it’s assumed.
The CAIA Charter was designed for this moment.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
CAIA’s second report on the Total Portfolio Approach with Thinking Ahead Institute is out! As the markets evolve, the question is no longer what is TPA, but how to implement it? This new report features insights from real investors with real-time lessons.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
What if instead of just waiting for change, you were ready to respond to it? CAIA’s Vision 2035 is exactly that – four bold priorities shaped by voices from around the world. This isn’t theory, it’s action. Join the conversation. Join the journey. Join the future.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
The landscape of finance is evolving. Capital flows are accelerating into alternatives, client expectations are rising, and the market now demands specialization over generalization. Depth of insight is now the standard.
CAIA.nxt™ is your strategic advantage in this new environment. Designed for finance professionals at every stage, CAIA.nxt™ offers flexible, high-impact education that sharpens your expertise in alternative investments.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
Shifting from 'alternative' to mainstream, we embrace diverse expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge essential for responsible capital allocation and client stewardship. Our pursuit is to prepare investors for a dynamic future, disrupting traditions, creating opportunities, and fostering long-term sustainability. Join us in shaping the future of investing. Next is here.
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.
CAIA Members are Employed by Leading Industry Organizations
- FRANKLIN TEMPLETON
- VANGUARD
- BLACKROCK
- BLACKSTONE
- ARES MANAGEMENT
- WELLINGTON
- FIDELITY
- MERCER
- CALSTRS
- MORGAN STANLEY
- UBS
- MACQUARIE
- GIC
- PIMCO


