Alternative Investment Strategies
MGMT X 433.032
This course is designed for investors who recognize the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios and who have a desire to understand the risk and rewards of various asset classes.
Online
Starting at $765.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0 Credits
What you can learn.
- Understand commodity futures and options, computer trading models, managed futures, commodity pools, diamonds, physical gold, and bitcoins
- Measure risk, tax considerations, asset allocation and learn about data providers and trading software
About this course:
This course is designed for financial professionals and personal investors who recognize the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios and who have a desire to understand the risks and rewards of asset classes, outside of the traditional categories of stocks and bonds. Instruction provides an overview of alternative investment assets, strategies, and portfolio management. Topics include hedge funds, private equity, structured products/derivatives, and real assets (focus on real estate). Guest lectures given by experienced financial professionals expound upon the various subjects covered.
Spring 2019 Schedule
These courses are fully online, and there are no in-person classroom meetings.
14 days left. Enroll by Apr 3, 2019
Notes
Enrollment limited. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 7, 2019
Course Requirements
Book:
Alternative Investments : CAIA Level
by Anson, Mark J. P.
Wiley & Sons
ISBN 9781119003366
Contact Us
Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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