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The CAIA Virtual Chapter hosted an event where Professor Stephen Brown presented from a paper he co-authored titled, "Sensation Seeking & Hedge Funds." In using a novel data set of automobile purchases by hedge fund managers, their paper exploits cross-sectional variation in vehicle attributes to investigate the effects of sensation seeking and investment behavior.
CAIA CEO Bill Kelly sat down with Drew Chan, CAIA Member and head of the Los Angeles Chapter to discuss ALTSLA2019, the industry, and what's going on at CAIA Association. Listen in to find out more.
Geir Watland, CAIA, CFA and Ryan Stevens, CAIA, CFA discuss the benefits of earning both designations, particularly in light of CAIA Association's new Stackable Credential Pilot Program.
The CAIA Virtual Chapter, in partnership with AlphaCore Capital and BNP Paribas held an educational event on Factor Investing last month. Factor investing has grown exponentially over the past 5 years. But while investors seem to agree that factor investing is a smarter way to invest, aspects of factor investing still need to be flushed out.
Dr. Keith Black, Managing Director of Curriculum & Exams for CAIA Association, offers strategies for considering alternative assets, the need for due diligence, and a deeper look at liquid alts, private equity, funds of funds, and more.
Welcome to a preview of Fundamentals of Alternative Investments certificate program
In Module 1 of the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments program, we explore the differences between traditional and alternative investments and the typical structures of alternative investments. We show how alternative investments may fit into an investment portfolio from an asset allocation standpoint and highlight the diversification potential of such investments. Finally, we discuss the means of access to the markets for alternative investments, from private placements to registered products.
