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Understanding Hedge Fund Investing

Topic

Investment Planning

Program ID

322823

Hours

1

Format

Self-Study / Recorded webinar

Complexity

Intermediate

Description

In this session, experts will discuss hedge fund investing. They will examine the differences in various kinds of hedge funds and how each may fit in a portfolio allocation. Experts will provide a historical perspective of hedge funds and how this asset class has changed over time. Experts will discuss the importance of investing in this asset class from a diversification standpoint. Experts will discuss the risks and importance of manager and asset due diligence. Experts will examine how hedge funds are valued, time horizons, major vocabulary around this asset class. Historical performance for the asset classes will be provided. Fee structure will be discussed.

Learning Objectives

Learning objective: Advisors will learn the historical perspective and risk / return characteristics of hedge fund investing.