Alternative Investments Workbook

Hands-on practice with alternative investments based on real-world scenarios Alternative Investments Workbook provides the key component of effective learning—practice. Designed for both students and investment professionals, this companion workbook conveniently aligns with the Alternative Investments text chapter-by-chapter, offers brief chapter summaries to refresh your memory on key points before you begin working, and explicitly lays out the learning objectives so you understand the “why” of each problem. This workbook helps you: Synthesize essential material from the Alternative Investments text using real-world applications Understand the key characteristics of non-traditional investments Work toward specific chapter objectives to internalize important information CFA Institute is the world's premier association for investment professionals, and the governing body for the CFA® Program, CIPM® Program, CFA Institute ESG Investing Certificate, and Investment Foundations® Program. Those seeking a deeper understanding of the markets, mechanisms, and use of alternatives will value the level of expertise CFA Institute brings to the discussion as well as the extra practice delivered in Alternative Investments Workbook based on real scenarios investors face every day.

Part I Learning Objectives, Summary Overview, and Problems Chapter 1 Introduction to Corporate Governance and Other ESG Considerations 3 Learning Outcomes 3 Summary Overview 4 Problems 5 Chapter 2 Introduction to Alternative Investments 7 Learning Outcomes 7 Summary Overview 7 Problems 10 Chapter 3 Real Estate Investments 17 Learning Outcomes 17 Summary Overview 18 Problems 20 Chapter 4 Private Equity Investments 33 Learning Outcomes 33 Summary Overview 33 Problems 34 Chapter 5 Introduction to Commodities and Commodity Derivatives 41 Learning Outcomes 41 Summary Overview 42 Problems 43 Chapter 6 Hedge Fund Strategies 51 Learning Outcomes 51 Summary Overview 51 Problems 54 Chapter 7 Capital Market Expectations: Forecasting Asset Class Returns 63 Learning Outcomes 63 Summary Overview 64 Problems 66 Chapter 8 Asset Allocation to Alternative Investments 75 Learning Outcomes 75 Summary Overview 75 Problems 78 Chapter 9 Integrated Cases in Risk Management: Institutional 87 Learning Outcomes 87 Part II Solutions Chapter 1 Introduction to Corporate Governance and Other ESG Considerations 91 Solutions 91 Chapter 2 Introduction to Alternative Investments 93 Solutions 93 Chapter 3 Real Estate Investments 101 Solutions 101 Chapter 4 Private Equity Investments 109 Solutions 109 Chapter 5 Introduction to Commodities and Commodity Derivatives 113 Solutions 113 Chapter 6 Hedge Fund Strategies 117 Solutions 117 Chapter 7 Capital Market Expectations: Forecasting Asset Class Returns 129 Solutions 129 Chapter 8 Asset Allocation to Alternative Investments 137 Solutions 137