CAIA Association has developed two examinations that are used to certify Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts. The Level I curriculum builds a foundation in both traditional and alternative investment markets--for example, the range of statistics that are used to define investment performance as well as the many types of hedge fund strategies. The readings for the Level II exam focus on the same strategies, but change the context to one of risk management and portfolio optimization. Level II CAIA exam takers have to work through the following agenda: asset allocation & portfolio oversight style analysis risk management alternative asset securitization secondary market creation performance and style attribution  indexation and benchmarking

This package contains the following components: -0321213211: OTIS: Online Trading and Investment Simulator Student Access Kit -013611704X: Fundamentals of Investing

Fundamentals of Investing helps students make informed investment decisions in their personal and professional lives by providing a solid foundation of core concepts and tools. Gitman and Joehnk use practical, hands-on applications to introduce the topics and techniques used by both personal investors and money managers. Preparing to Invest: The Investment Environment; Markets and Transactions; Investment Information and Securities Transactions. Important Conceptual Tools: Risk and Return; Modern Portfolio Concepts. Investing in Common Stocks: Common Stocks; Analyzing Common Stocks; Stock Valuation; Technical Analysis, Market Efficiency, and Behavioral Finance. Investing in Fixed-Income Securities: Fixed-Income Securities; Bond Valuation. Portfolio Management: Mutual Funds: Professionally Managed Portfolios; Managing Your Own Portfolio. Derivative Securities: Options: Puts and Calls; Commodities and Financial Futures; Investing in Preferred Stocks; Tax-Advantaged Investments; Real Estate and Other Tangible Investments. For all readers interested in personal investment and money management.