The official study text for the Level I Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) examThe Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation is the financial industry's first and only globally recognized program that prepares professionals to deal with the ever-growing field of alternative investments. The second edition of "CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments" contains comprehensive insights on the alternative investment issues a potential Level I candidate would need to know about as they prepare for the exam.
The information found here will help you build a solid foundation in alternative investment markets--with coverage of everything from the characteristics of various strategies within each alternative asset class to portfolio management concepts central to alternative investments.Uses investment analytics to examine each alternative asset classExamines quantitative techniques used by investment professionalsAddresses the unique attributes associated with the alternative investment spaceOffers an online study guide outlining learning objectives and keywords
This book is a must-have resource for anyone contemplating taking the CAIA Level I exam. So if you're ready to take your first step toward the CAIA charter, take the time to understand the insights offered here.
Mark J. P. Anson, PhD, CAIA, is a Managing Partner at Oak Hill Investment Management, LP. Dr. Anson previously served as President and Executive Director of Investment Services at Nuveen Investments, Chief Executive Officer at Hermes Pension Management Limited, and Chief Investment Officer at California Public Employees' Retirement System. He has published over 100 research articles in professional journals, has won two Best Paper Awards, is the author of six financial textbooks, and sits on the editorial boards of several financial journals.