PGD IN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Why CPTEC PG Diploma in Alternative Investment Management? But what exactly are alternative investments? They are generally defined as those that do not fall under the typical classes of financial assets, such as stocks, bonds and cash. As such, there is a large diversity of products and strategies that are classified under the alternatives umbrella. It would appear that the days of investment portfolios consisting solely of equities and bonds are now steadily becoming a thing of the past. There is now growing evidence to suggest that allocating funds exclusively to such assets is failing to offer either the necessary diversification or the intended returns that investors require over the long-term. This is where alternative investments are proving crucial, and they are being increasingly held in the portfolios of institutional investors. Alternative investments offer greater portfolio diversification and lower overall risk with the potential for higher returns. As alternative investments become a larger part of the investing landscape and more available to different types of investors, they're increasingly important to know about for both investors and current or aspiring investment professionals hoping to accelerate their careers. Imagine you are able to develop competences in the following emerging areas and asset classes: Private equity, such as venture capital, leveraged buyouts and distressed investing, Commodities, Hedge-fund–specific strategies, including relative value, event-driven, macro and equity hedge, Real estate, including REITs (real estate investment trusts), direct and indirect ownership of property and lending against property, Derivatives, such as futures, options and swaps, Infrastructure, Mineral rights, Art and antiques, Intellectual property, commodities etc.