Issues for Hedge Fund Investors - Online

This module discusses issues that every investor should consider before making the leap into hedge funds. It will discuss risk, return and correlation from the investor's perspective; how to pick funds that match an investor's goals; professionals who manage hedge fund portfolios for investors; and the due diligence process.

This course replicates the content from lesson 4 of Hedge Funds - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer. Subscription period for this course is 91 days.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$120
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Basic

CPE CREDITS
2
Employees of funds, family offices, private client financial service providers, individual investors and others involved directly or indirectly in the development, offering, marketing and investing in hedge funds.
Students will be able to:
  • Identify characteristics of hedge fund investors.
  • Characterize elements of portfolio construction.
  • Recall the due diligence process.
  • Recognize the importance of portfolio monitoring.
  • Recognize key aspects of the professional management of hedge fund portfolios
  • Introduction to the Hedge Fund Industry - Online
  • How a Hedge Fund Works - Online
  • Hedge Fund Strategies - Online
  • Commodity and Energy Markets - Online
  • Global Investing and Alternative Investments - Online
    • Issues for Hedge Fund Investors
    Topics covered include:
    • Due diligence
    • Constructing a hedge fund portfolio
    • Risk management strategies
    • Transparency issues
    • Liquidity issues
    • Client suitability
    • Sources of information on hedge funds
    • Fund-of-funds
    Duration: 2 hours