Overview
Introduction to Hedge Funds Course Overview
This Introduction to Hedge Funds course covers a comprehensive overview of hedge funds. You will learn the common characteristics of hedge funds, how they are structured, and the mechanics of management and performance fees. You will also learn how to measure performance using various metrics such as the Sharpe and information ratios. Lastly, the course provides insight into several hedge fund strategies which are either directional, arbitrage, or global macro. After completing this course, you will have a better understanding of the hedge fund universe and the role they play in the financial markets.
Modules explored:
- Hedge fund overview
- Hedge fund structures
- Performance measurement
- Directional strategies
- Arbitrage strategies
- Event-driven strategies
Introduction to Hedge Funds Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Define the characteristics associated with a typical hedge fund
- Describe the structure of a hedge fund, the services it requires, and the investors it attracts
- Calculate management and performance fees based on high-water mark and hurdle clauses
- Assess hedge fund performance using key metrics such as the Sharpe and information ratios
- Understand the short selling process and long/short equity strategies
- Identify fixed-income arbitrage and event-driven strategy opportunities
Introduction to Hedge Funds Is an Elective Course of CFI’s CMSA™ Program
CFI’s Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)™ program covers all the basic, intermediate, and advanced topics about sales and trading, investment banking, and asset management. This program teaches you trading strategies used in the finance and capital markets industry. It is ideal for students who want to learn how to trade different asset classes. The program is completely online so you can take it at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.
Common career paths for students who take the CMSA™ are Sales & Trading, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Treasury, Risk Management, and other capital markets careers.
Who Should Take This CMSA™ Course?
This Introduction to Hedge Funds course is perfect for anyone interested in learning a comprehensive overview of hedge funds. These types of funds are becoming increasingly popular, so it's essential to understand the role these institutions play in the financial markets. Anyone interested in a career in the capital markets should ensure they understand how hedge funds operate, how they are structured, and how they impact the markets.
What You'll Learn
Path to Certification
Prep Courses
courses from beginner to intermediate level.
01OptionalCore Courses
6 courses from beginner to intermediate level.
02RequiredElective Courses
7 courses in advanced and intermediate levels.
03RequiredGet Certified
Submit your CMSA™ checklist and order your certificate.
04Required
Join Our Community
Get access to the Global Corporate Finance Society.
05Optional
How the Certification Works
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Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)™ Program
The Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)™ program will teach you the many asset classes, trading strategies, and procedures used in the capital markets. It is ideal for any student who wants to work in capital markets, whether on the buy-side or the sell-side. This program will give you the experience to make investment decisions and utilize appropriate trading strategies for different scenarios.