COURSE DESCRIPTION
Alternative investments analysis course is one of the core papers that are examined by Kasneb in CIFA certification per the revised 2015 syllabus. This subject is a growing field in the investment industry but has been receiving great attention from industry players mainly due to its negative correlation to traditional investments.
The course outline focuses on five ways of distinguishing alternative investments from the traditional investments. In addition, the study looks at the environment, types of alternatives, and valuation of these forms of alternatives.
This paper is intended to equip the candidate with the knowledge and competencies in the valuation and analysis of alternative investments.
INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
These materials include item-by-item notes as outlined in the revised Kasneb CIFA syllabus as well as focused questions from previous examinations by the board. In addition, our platform offers a forum for learners to discuss issues related to a certain subject.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
A candidate must be able to demonstrate his/her ability to carry out the following tasks related to alternative investments analysis:
- Distinguish among the principal classes of alternative investments
- Identify various players in the alternative investment market and describe their roles
- Apply valuation techniques to price alternative investments
- Advise a client on how to incorporate alternative investment in his portfolio according to his or her investment objectives and risk tolerance
- Describe the various types of asset backed securities and mortgage backed securities as a form of alternative investment.
HOW TO STUDY AND PASS THIS COURSE
- Allocate enough time to the study text. You need at least 2 months to fully grasp the concepts of study.
- Set aside sometime for arithmetical problems practice as well as concept grasp.
- Have at least a week to pass through related past papers and final touches.
- Make use of our course-specific forums to discuss with classmates on issues not clear.