Alternative Investments Workbook
CFA Institute Investment Series

Language: English

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Hands-on practice with alternative investments based on real-world scenarios

Alternative Investments Workbook provides the key component of effective learning?practice. Designed for both students and investment professionals, this companion workbook conveniently aligns with the Alternative Investments text chapter-by-chapter, offers brief chapter summaries to refresh your memory on key points before you begin working, and explicitly lays out the learning objectives so you understand the ?why? of each problem. This workbook helps you:

  • Synthesize essential material from the Alternative Investments text using real-world applications
  • Understand the key characteristics of non-traditional investments
  • Work toward specific chapter objectives to internalize important information

CFA Institute is the world's premier association for investment professionals, and the governing body for the CFA® Program, CIPM® Program, CFA Institute ESG Investing Certificate, and Investment Foundations® Program. Those seeking a deeper understanding of the markets, mechanisms, and use of alternatives will value the level of expertise CFA Institute brings to the discussion as well as the extra practice delivered in Alternative Investments Workbook based on real scenarios investors face every day.

Part I Learning Objectives, Summary Overview, and Problems

Chapter 1 Introduction to Corporate Governance and Other ESG

Considerations 3

Learning Outcomes 3

Summary Overview 4

Problems 5

Chapter 2 Introduction to Alternative Investments 7

Learning Outcomes 7

Summary Overview 7

Problems 10

Chapter 3 Real Estate Investments 17

Learning Outcomes 17

Summary Overview 18

Problems 20

Chapter 4 Private Equity Investments 33

Learning Outcomes 33

Summary Overview 33

Problems 34

Chapter 5 Introduction to Commodities and Commodity Derivatives 41

Learning Outcomes 41

Summary Overview 42

Problems 43

Chapter 6 Hedge Fund Strategies 51

Learning Outcomes 51

Summary Overview 51

Problems 54

Chapter 7 Capital Market Expectations: Forecasting Asset Class Returns 63

Learning Outcomes 63

Summary Overview 64

Problems 66

Chapter 8 Asset Allocation to Alternative Investments 75

Learning Outcomes 75

Summary Overview 75

Problems 78

Chapter 9 Integrated Cases in Risk Management: Institutional 87

Learning Outcomes 87

Part II Solutions

Chapter 1 Introduction to Corporate Governance and Other ESG Considerations 91

Solutions 91

Chapter 2 Introduction to Alternative Investments 93

Solutions 93

Chapter 3 Real Estate Investments 101

Solutions 101

Chapter 4 Private Equity Investments 109

Solutions 109

Chapter 5 Introduction to Commodities and Commodity Derivatives 113

Solutions 113

Chapter 6 Hedge Fund Strategies 117

Solutions 117

Chapter 7 Capital Market Expectations: Forecasting Asset Class Returns 129

Solutions 129

Chapter 8 Asset Allocation to Alternative Investments 137

Solutions 137

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion for ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The end goal: to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. CFA Institute has more than 170,000 members in 160+ countries and territories, including 163,000 CFA®; charterholders, and 150+ member societies. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org.