What the Course will Cover
- Alternative Investments as an Asset Class
- Theoretical Justification for Alternative Strategies
- Overview and Key Differences between Hedge Funds, Alternative Mutual Funds, ETFs and Closed End Funds
- Overview of Derivatives
- Detailed Descriptions and Examples of the Various Alternative Strategies
- Due Diligence on Alternative Strategy Funds
- Ensuring Suitability for Clients
- Alternative Strategy Performance Measurements
| QUIZ FORMAT | |
|---|---|
| Quiz Format | Online |
| Question Format | Multiple Choice |
| Questions Per Quiz | 30 |
| Passing Grade | 60%* |
| Attempts Allowed | Unlimited |
| ENROLMENT PERIOD | |
|---|---|
| Enrolment Period | 6 months |
* IMPORTANT: There is no maximum to the number of quiz attempts permitted, but only the first passing grade (60% or over) will appear on official web transcript.
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