How a Hedge Fund Works
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.
CPE Credits: 2
Program Details (NASBA) View
Program Level | Basic |
Prerequisites | This course has no prerequisites |
Advance Preparation | No advance preparation required |
Recent Revision Date | October 7, 2014 |
Instructional Delivery Method | QAS Self Study |
Field of Study | Specialized Knowledge and Applications |
Duration : 2 hours
- Sources of return
- Statistical measures
- Management and incentive fees
- Leverage
- Portfolio construction
- Risk management techniques