Not to be used after March, 2012 Exams – CAIA Level I, 2nd Edition should be used to prepare for September 2012 Exam. The official study text for the Level I Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) exam The 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 CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments contains all material on alternative investments that a potential Level I candidate would need to know as they prepare for the exam. The information found here will help you build a solid foundation in both traditional and alternative investment markets-for example, the range of statistics that are used to define investment performance as well as the many types of hedge fund strategies. It will also inform CAIA candidates on how to identify and describe aspects of financial markets, develop reasoning skills, and in some cases, make computations necessary to solve business problems. <ul>
<li>Contains "need to know" material for Level I candidates and for alternative investment specialists</li> <li>Addresses all of the unique attributes associated with the alternative investments space</li> <li>Organized with a study guide outline and learning objectives with key terms, available for free at www.caia.org/program/studyguides</li> <li>Focuses on alternative investments and quantitative techniques used by investment professionals</li> </ul>
This book is a must-have resource for anyone contemplating taking the CAIA Level I exam.

CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments

Business & Money

Anson, Mark J. P.

CAIA Association

Finance

wiley

A comprehensive volume that covers a complete array of traditional and alternative investment vehicles This practical guide provides a comprehensive overview of traditional and alternative investment vehicles for professional and individual investors hoping to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits and pitfalls of using these products. In it, expert authors Mark Anson, Frank Fabozzi, and Frank Jones clearly present the major principles and methods of investing and their risks and rewards. Along the way, they focus on providing you with the information needed to successfully invest using a host of different methods depending upon your needs and goals. <ul>
<li>Topics include equities, all types of fixed income securities, investment-oriented insurance products, mutual funds, closed-end funds, investment companies, exchange-traded funds, futures, options, hedge funds, private equity, and real estate</li> <li>Written by the expert author team of Mark Anson, Frank Fabozzi, and Frank Jones</li> <li>Includes valuable insights for everyone from finance professionals to individual investors</li> </ul>
Many finance books offer collections of expertise on one or two areas of finance, but The Handbook of Traditional and Alternative Investment Vehicles brings all of these topics together in one comprehensive volume.

The Handbook of Traditional and Alternative Investment Vehicles: Investment Characteristics and Strategies

Fabozzi, Frank J.

Jones, Frank J.

This book discusses and describes four types of alternative assets: hedge funds, private equity, credit derivatives, and commodity futures. Hedge funds and private equity are the best known of the alternative assets, but certainly not the only alternative assets available. The author explores each one of these alternative asset classes in detail, providing practicaal advice along with useful research.

The Handbook of Alternative Assets

Economics

Frank J Fabozzi Assoc

Derivatives and credit derivatives have emerged as significant areas of interest in portfolio planning and risk management.In this book, Mark Anson examines the accounting and taxation implications of these instruments, including the new accounting rules for derivative instruments promulgated by the financial Accounting Standards in the United States, the Accounting Standards Board in Great Britain, and the International Accounting Standards Committee. Regulatory requirements for disclosing derivatives and tax considerations for derivative instruments are discussed (including TRA-97.) Additionally, the book reviews the regulatory accounting deadlines introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Accounting & Tax Rules for Derivatives with Student Survey Set

Since the first edition of the Handbook of Alternative Assets was published, significant events-from the popping of the technology bubble and massive accounting scandals to recessions and bear markets-have shifted the financial landscape. These changes have provided author Mark J. P. Anson with an excellent opportunity to examine alternative assets during a different part of the economic cycle than previously observed in the first edition. Fully revised and updated to reflect today's financial realities, the Handbook of Alternative Assets, Second Edition covers the five major classes of alternative assets-hedge funds, commodity and managed futures, private equity, credit derivatives, and corporate governance-and outlines the strategies you can use to efficiently incorporate these assets into any portfolio. Throughout the book, new chapters have been added, different data sources accessed, and new conclusions reached. Designed as both an introduction to the world of alternative assets and as a reference for the active investor, the Handbook of Alternative Assets, Second Edition will help you match alternative assets with your various investment goals.

Handbook of Alternative Assets

The official study text for the Level I Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) exam The 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. <ul>
<li>Uses investment analytics to examine each alternative asset class</li> <li>Examines quantitative techniques used by investment professionals</li> <li>Addresses the unique attributes associated with the alternative investment space</li> <li>Offers an online study guide outlining learning objectives and keywords</li> </ul>
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.

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

The official study text for the Level I Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) exam The 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 class Examines quantitative techniques used by investment professionals Addresses the unique attributes associated with the alternative investment space Offers 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.

CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments, Print + eBook (Wiley Finance)

Chambers, Donald R.

Black, Keith H.

Kazemi, Hossein

The official CAIA Level 1 curriculum book Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I, 3rd Edition is the curriculum book for the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Level I professional examination. Covering the fundamentals of the alternative investment space, this book helps you build a foundation in alternative investment markets. You'll look closely at the different types of hedge fund strategies and the range of statistics used to define investment performance as you gain a deep familiarity with alternative investment terms and develop the computational ability to solve investment problems. From strategy characteristics to portfolio management strategies, this book contains the core material you will need to succeed on the CAIA Level I exam. This updated third edition tracks to the latest version of the exam, and is accompanied by the following ancillaries: a workbook, study guide, learning objectives, and an ethics handbook. Most investment analyst education programs focus primarily on the traditional asset classes, pushing alternative investments to the sidelines. The CAIA designation was developed in response to the tremendous growth of alternative investing, and is the industry's premier educational standard. This book is your official study companion, bringing you fully up to speed on everything you need to know (with the exception of the ethics material covered in a separate handbook). <ul>
<li>Understand the complexities of each alternative asset class</li> <li>Learn the quantitative techniques professionals use every day</li> <li>Dig into the unique aspects of alternative investments</li> <li>Master the core material covered by the CAIA Level I exam</li> </ul>
More than 300 financial institutions and hedge funds have committed key executives to the CAIA exam, and this rapidly growing trend speaks to the designation's rising status as a must-have credential for anyone in the alternative investment sphere. Increase your chances of success by getting your information straight from the source in CAIA Level I.

Alternative Investments: Caia Level I (Wiley Finance: Caia Knowledge)

Your complete guide to quantitative analysis in the investment industry Quantitative Investment Analysis, Third Edition is a newly revised and updated text that presents you with a blend of theory and practice materials to guide you through the use of statistics within the context of finance and investment. With equal focus on theoretical concepts and their practical applications, this approachable resource offers features, such as learning outcome statements, that are targeted at helping you understand, retain, and apply the information you have learned. Throughout the text's chapters, you explore a wide range of topics, such as the time value of money, discounted cash flow applications, common probability distributions, sampling and estimation, hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression. Applying quantitative analysis to the investment process is an important task for investment pros and students. A reference that provides even subject matter treatment, consistent mathematical notation, and continuity in topic coverage will make the learning process easier―and will bolster your success. <ul>
<li>Explore the materials you need to apply quantitative analysis to finance and investment data―even if you have no previous knowledge of this subject area</li> <li>Access updated content that offers insight into the latest topics relevant to the field</li> <li>Consider a wide range of subject areas within the text, including chapters on multiple regression, issues in regression analysis, time-series analysis, and portfolio concepts</li> <li>Leverage supplemental materials, including the companion Workbook and Instructor's Manual, sold separately</li> </ul>
Quantitative Investment Analysis, Third Edition is a fundamental resource that covers the wide range of quantitative methods you need to know in order to apply quantitative analysis to the investment process.

Quantitative Investment Analysis (CFA Institute Investment Series)

Pinto, Jerald E.

DeFusco, Richard A.

McLeavey, Dennis W.

Runkle, David E.

Investing

Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I, 4th Edition is the curriculum book for the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Level I professional examination. Covering the fundamentals of the alternative investment space, this book helps you build a foundation in alternative investment markets. You'll look closely at the different types of hedge fund strategies and the range of statistics used to define investment performance as you gain a deep familiarity with alternative investment terms and develop the computational ability to solve investment problems. From strategy characteristics to portfolio management strategies, this book contains the core material you will need to succeed on the CAIA Level I exam. This updated fourth edition tracks to the latest version of the exam and is accompanied by the following ancillaries: a workbook, study guide, learning objectives, and an ethics handbook.\nFrom the Inside Flap\nSuccess in the rapidly-evolving area of alternative investments depends on a firm understanding of the concepts, tools, and practices associated with it, as well as an unwavering dedication to professionalism. Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive introduction to institutional-quality alternative investments and has been designed to serve as a resource for professionals, a textbook for university courses, and as the primary component for Level I of the Charter Program of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association. 
CAIA Association's Charter Program addresses the essential needs for professionals entering or advancing in the field of alternative investments. The CAIA Charter is the premier educational designation uniquely tailored to individuals specializing in institutional-quality alternative investments. Covering real assets, hedge funds and managed futures, private equity and private credit, as well as structured products and professional standards and ethics, the CAIA Charter demonstrates one's commitment to professionalism and command of the unique elements of these asset classes. 
The CAIA Program is comprised of a two-tier exam process (Level I and Level II) through which Candidates may earn the CAIA Charter. The Level I exam assesses understanding of various alternative classes and knowledge of the tools and techniques used to evaluate the risk-return attributes of each one. 
Written under the direction of the CAIA Association, with insights from many practicing and eminent professionals in this field, Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I best reflects the most current practices in the arena. It contains material on alternative investments that Level I Candidates need to know as they prepare for the exam. With coverage of everything from the characteristics of various strategies within each alternative asset class to portfolio management concepts central to alternative investments, the information found here will help build a solid foundation of knowledge about alternative investments markets. 
This comprehensive resource: Uses investment analytics to examine each alternative asset class. Examines quantitative techniques used by investment professionals. Addresses the unique attributes associated with the alternative investment space. Is supplemented by study materials available at www.caia.org. 
Since its inception in 2002, the CAIA Program's diverse curriculum has benefited a wide array of professionalsfrom institutional investors, investment advisers, alternative investment fund managers, and administrators, to accountants, lawyers, and academics. 
The CAIA Association is a global professional body dedicated to creating greater alignment, transparency, and education for all investors, with a specific emphasis on alternative investments. A Member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 95 countries, CAIA advocates for the highest ethical standards and provides authoritative, unbiased insight on a broad r

Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I (Wiley Finance)

Kazemi, Hossein B.

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CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments

The Handbook of Traditional and Alternative Investment Vehicles: Investment Characteristics and Strategies

The Handbook of Alternative Assets

Accounting & Tax Rules for Derivatives with Student Survey Set

Handbook of Alternative Assets

CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments

CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments, Print + eBook (Wiley Finance)

Alternative Investments: Caia Level I (Wiley Finance: Caia Knowledge)

Quantitative Investment Analysis (CFA Institute Investment Series)

Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I (Wiley Finance)