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Hear our expert staff and Members speak on topics ranging from practical strategies in hedge fund investing to the importance of education in the alternatives space.

Private equity is the largest asset class in the alternative investments universe and has seen sustained growth and evolution in recent years. From the continued trends of capital formation shifting toward private markets and companies staying private for longer, to the emergence of innovative fund vehicles and a growing secondary market that are democratizing access for individual investors, the asset class continues to mature and change. In this webcast, we discussed the current state of private equity, emerging trends, and what private equity investors can expect to see moving forward.

Welcome to a preview of Fundamentals of Alternative Investments certificate program

In Module 1 of the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments program, we explore the differences between traditional and alternative investments and the typical structures of alternative investments. We show how alternative investments may fit into an investment portfolio from an asset allocation standpoint and highlight the diversification potential of such investments. Finally, we discuss the means of access to the markets for alternative investments, from private placements to registered products.