Alternative investments refer to funds or asset classes such as hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, managed futures, derivatives, real estate and commodities. While many hear these terms on television and radio news programs, few really know what they are, how they function and what they mean for their own financial futures.
We believe it is important to educate students of all business disciplines about these nontraditional investments and their relevance to our economy, as well as provide faculty with the means necessary to keep curricula current. To this end, the Alternative Investments Institute conducts surveys among institutional investors by partnering with Wall Street firms, publishes white papers on the issues that affect players in this field, and hosts a guest lecture series. These resources delve into the natures of these complex, high-worth, high-yield investment types.
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