Continuing Education

Alternative Investing 401:
Alternative Assets

This course examines the two broad classifications of alternative assets and their risk/return characteristics. Learn how real assets and private investments can serve as building blocks of a well-diversified portfolio.

IIROC Cycle 9: 0.5 Credits (Professional Development; Compliance)
MFDA: 0.5 Credits (Professional Development)


Duration: 30 minutes


Difficulty:
Intermediate


Accreditation Details: 0.5 Credits

What you will learn in this course:

  • A look at the two broad classifications of alternative assets
  • Key characteristics of real assets: infrastructure and real estate
  • Key characteristics of private investments: private debt and private equity
  • Risk/return in private equity and private debt securities
  • Important considerations for investing in alternative assets

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