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New York Institute of Finance

Comprehensive Hedge Funds

  • up to 8 hours
  • Beginner

This course offers a comprehensive overview of the hedge fund industry, covering various strategies, operations, and investor considerations. Gain insights into one of the fastest-growing sectors in asset management and enhance your professional skills.

  • Hedge Fund Industry
  • Hedge Fund Operations
  • Investment Strategies
  • Risk Management
  • Portfolio Management

Overview

In this course, you will explore the intricacies of the hedge fund industry, including its history, legal structures, and key players. Learn about different hedge fund strategies, risk management techniques, and portfolio construction. Understand the due diligence process and the importance of transparency and liquidity in hedge fund investments. This course is designed to equip you with specialized knowledge and applications in the field of hedge funds.

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    Online
    course location
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    English
    course language
  • Self-paced
    course format
  • Live classes
    delivered online

Who is this course for?

Family Office Employees

Individuals working in family offices who need to understand hedge fund operations and strategies.

Private Client Financial Service Providers

Professionals providing financial services to private clients, looking to expand their knowledge in hedge funds.

Asset Management Professionals

Individuals in the asset management industry seeking to deepen their understanding of hedge funds.

This course provides a thorough understanding of hedge funds, covering key strategies and risk management techniques. Ideal for beginners and professionals in asset management, it helps you advance your career by equipping you with essential skills and knowledge.

Pre-Requisites

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  • No prerequisites required

What will you learn?

Introduction to the Hedge Fund Industry
Characteristics that define hedge funds, popular misconceptions, history, size and growth, legal structures, and industry players.
How a Hedge Fund Works
Sources of return, statistical measures, management and incentive fees, leverage, portfolio construction, and risk management techniques.
Hedge Fund Strategies
Long/short equity, global macro, event-driven, emerging markets, equity market/neutral, convertible bond arbitrage, dedicated short bias, managed futures, fixed income arbitrage.
Issues for Hedge Fund Investors
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.

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$439