How a Hedge Fund Works - Online

This module covers how a hedge fund works. It looks in detail at the importance of manager skill, or alpha, and the statistical measures that chart how a fund is performing. It also discusses the contentious topic of fees, the fundamentals of leverage, and how to build a hedge fund portfolio.

This course replicates the content from lesson 2 of Hedge Funds - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Subscription period for this course is 90 days.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$120.00
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Basic

CPE CREDITS
2
Employees of funds, family offices, private client financial service providers, individual investors and others involved directly or indirectly in the development, offering, marketing and investing in hedge funds.
Students will be able to:
  • Compare traits of alpha and edge as sources of return
  • Identify statistical measures that show hedge fund performance and risk profiles
  • Recall characteristics of leverage
  • Identify details of portfolio construction and management, including fees
"The content of the training was useful and very clear."
"The course is well organised and set up."
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    • How a Hedge Fund Works
    Topics covered include:
    • Sources of return
    • Statistical measures
    • Management and incentive fees
    • Leverage
    • Portfolio construction
    • Risk management techniques
    Duration: 2 hours

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