Alternative Investments
Non-traditional investment assets, such as hedge funds, private equity, and real estate.
Alternative investments are non-traditional investment assets that fall outside the conventional categories of stocks, bonds, and cash. These include hedge funds, private equity, real estate, commodities, and other specialized investments. Alternative investments often have unique risk-return profiles and can provide diversification benefits to a portfolio. Analysts must understand the characteristics and due diligence process for alternative investments.
Concepts covered: Hedge Fund Strategies, Introduction to Commodities and Commodity Derivatives, Investments in Real Estate through Publicly Traded Securities, Overview of Types of Real Estate Investment
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