Alternative Investments: Value in a Well Diversified Portfolio - Virtual

This course gives an introductory look at alternative investments for the individual investor, including real estate, hedge funds, venture capital, private equity and commodities.

Take this class without ever leaving the office via our Virtual Classroom (Virtual NYIF). Accessible from any internet connected computer - regardless of where you are geographically. All you need is an internet connection, a browser and speakers or audio headphones!

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Financial analysts, individual investors, asset allocators, high net-worth managers, specialists and financial planners.
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Understand the investment reason for alternative investments
  • Understand how alternative investments differ from traditional investments
  • Evaluate the risk/return characteristics
  • Be familiar with the basic methods used to determine investment approaches towards valuation and risk measurement
  • Learn about major regulatory and accounting issues associated with alternative investments
  • Explore why and how alternative investment issues can be hidden among traditional investments
Take this class without ever leaving the office via our Virtual Classroom (Virtual NYIF). Accessible from any internet connected computer - regardless of where you are geographically. All you need is an internet connection, a browser and speakers or audio headphones!
Alternative Investments: Value in a Well Diversified Portfolio
  • Overview of Alternative Investments
  • Types of alternative Investments
  • Characteristics of Alternative Investments
  • Pros and Cons of Alternative Investments
  • Asset Allocation

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