1. Alternative Investments - Features, Methods, and Structures (CFA Level 1)

In this episode, we cover the key learning outcomes from Alternative Investment Features, Methods, and Structures. 

You’ll learn:

• Why investors consider alternative investments and how they differ from traditional assets.
• The main categories, including private capital, real assets, hedge funds, and digital assets.
• Methods of investing - direct, co-investing, and fund investing, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
• Common investment and compensation structures such as limited partnerships, performance fees, hurdles, catch-up clauses, and waterfalls.

This session provides a structured walkthrough to help you grasp the core concepts and prepare effectively for the exam