Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I, 3rd Edition

Praise for
Alternative Investments
CAIA Level 1
THIRD EDITION

"By reading CAIA's Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I, an aspiring investment analyst can quickly get up to speed on all foundational concepts of alternative investments. As a result, CAIA's book is a wonderful foundation of knowledge for anyone coming into the alternative investments industry."
—Hilary Till, Principal, Premia Capital Management, LLC; Co-Editor, Intelligent Commodity Investing

"Alternatives—such as hedge funds, private equity, and real estate—are an increasingly critical part of the investment portfolios of family offices, pensions, and other institutions. Yet many features of these asset classes remain shrouded in mystery. This book provides a broad yet thoughtful introduction to the spectrum of alternative investments."
—Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking, Harvard Business School

"The CAIA Association has set a new bar for excellence in alternative investments. Alternative Investments: CAIA Level 1 is an absolutely invaluable asset no matter what level of experience you have with alternative investments. The second edition currently sits on my desk, with dozens of sticky notes peeking out."
—Daniel Kerbach, CAIA, Head Global Portfolio Management, Julius Baer Group

"CAIA is the leader in alternatives education and Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management is proud to endorse its third edition of the Level I textbook. Alternative investments can be a critical component of client portfolios. In a time of market uncertainty, demographic changes, and enhanced regulatory requirements, we believe that a greater understanding of alternative investments is essential before they can be integrated into institutional and private portfolios. This book fills that important need."
—Theresa Gusman, Managing Director/Chief Knowledge Officer, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management