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CAIA Qualification

  • 13-02-2009 4:14pm
    #1
    Adrock-aka
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    Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst

    Cant seem to find a thread about this yet so sorry if i'm repeating. Seems to be a relatively new qualification focusing on;

    Quantitative methods
    Professional Standards and Ethics (same as CFA)
    Real Estate
    Hedge Funds
    Commodities and managed funds
    Private equity
    Credit Derivatives

    As opposed to the CFA's which encompasses finance in its entirety this is purely for alternative investments. The first CAIA exams were administered in Feb 2003. Exams are held twice yearly in March and September. Registration at the start of March would leave 6 months and 8 days until the September 2009 exams. 125-150 hours of study is advised.

    72% passed the last Level 1 exams (there are 2 levels). This is compared to the 33% that past last December's CFA exams.

    Obviously the CFA is the most highly regarded qualification in finance in general but this CAIA qualification offers something new and comprehensive for a highly important area of finance (even if its messed up lately!). For people foccusing in alternative investments especiallly hedge funds this seems ideal.


    Has anyone had any experience with these exams or know anyone who is currently studying for them? Any info would be great.

    Cheers

    Just realised this thread doesnt fully belong in the Accounting forum but concerning Hedge Fund Accounting this is pretty relevant. Although if anyone thinks it belongs somewhere else, let me know and i'll repost. Thanks


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