Alternative Investments

1.1.3 Types of Securities
A detailed examination of the various types of securities within the Canadian securities industry including equities, fixed-income securities, derivatives, and alternative investments.
20.1.1 Definition and Scope
An exploration of what constitutes alternative investments, understanding their diverse nature, and their role in enhancing portfolio performance through diversification.
20.2.1 Benefits of Alternative Investments
Exploration of the benefits of incorporating alternative investments into a diversified portfolio, including diversification, potential for higher returns, and inflation hedging.
20.2.2 Risks of Alternative Investments
Exploration of the various risks associated with alternative investments including liquidity risk, complexity and transparency, and regulatory and operational risks.
20.4.1 Alternative Mutual Funds
An in-depth exploration of alternative mutual funds, comparing their structure, regulation, and investment strategies with conventional mutual funds and hedge funds.
20.4.3 Hedge Funds
An in-depth exploration of hedge funds, their flexibility, strategies, and investor access restrictions, providing a comprehensive comparison with alternative mutual funds and conventional mutual funds.
21.1.1 Long/Short Equity
A thorough exploration of the Long/Short Equity strategy as an alternative investment approach, including strategy overview, risk and return profile, and strategic implementation.
21.1.3 Global Macro
An in-depth exploration of the Global Macro investment strategy within the realm of alternative investments, emphasizing macroeconomic trends and its inherently flexible and opportunistic nature.
21.2.1 Performance Metrics
An in-depth exploration of performance metrics used to evaluate the success of alternative strategy funds, focusing on Alpha generation and Beta volatility.
21.2.2 Risk-Adjusted Returns
Exploration of risk-adjusted return metrics, focusing on their application within alternative investment strategies, and providing insights into Sharpe and Sortino ratios.
21.2.3 Benchmarking and Peer Analysis
Understanding the role of benchmarking and peer analysis in evaluating the performance of alternative strategy funds, essential for effective performance measurement and investor decision-making.
21.3.3 Continuous Monitoring
An in-depth exploration of how performance monitoring and periodic reviews ensure the ongoing suitability and effectiveness of alternative investment strategies.
20.1 Introduction
Learn about alternative investments, including their categories, benefits, risks, and structural features. Discover how these investments can enhance portfolio performance.
20.2.1 What Are Alternative Investments?
An informational guide on alternative investments, including hedge funds, real assets, commodities, real estate, collectibles, infrastructure, natural resources, and private equity.
20.3.1 Why Invest In Alternative Investments?
Explore why investors include alternative investments in their portfolios. Understand the concepts of diversification, alpha addition, and increasing a portfolio's absolute returns in this comprehensive guide.
20.3.4 What Is Risk?
A detailed guide on understanding risk in investment strategies, including traditional and alternative investments, primarily focusing on measures like volatility and drawdown amount.
22.4.2 Closed-end Funds As Alternative Investment Strategy
Discover how closed-end funds serve as an effective vehicle for alternative investment strategies, their regulatory framework, and future prospects in the Canadian market.

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