AIMA Canada is thrilled to release our Investor Education Video Series, led by our Investor Engagement Committee.
This series offers brief highlights on a variety of alternative fund topics relating to strategies, due diligence, common terms and frequently asked questions.
We hope these introductory videos offer practical education for wealth advisors, family offices and investors alike. These videos are public in nature and our members are welcome to share them as they feel comfortable.
Should your firm wish to propose a topic or get involved, please contact Claire Van-Wyk Allan, Director & Head of Canada, AIMA.
Key Terms & Explanations
Fund Structures
Common Myths in Hedge Funds & Liquid Alternatives
CIFSC Categories (Update published in September 2022)
Risk Measures
Key Service Providers
Introduction to Short Selling
Investor (Fund) Liquidity
Leverage in Alternative Equity Funds
Liquidity in Alternatives
AIMA/ CAIA Risk Ratings
Reporting
Use of Leverage in Fixed Income
NFTs (August 2022)
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Asset Allocation and Trends
Setting the Stage
Implementing Alternatives
Introduction to Alternative Data
Risk/Return Expectations
Introduction to ESG
An Alternative Approach to ESG Investing
Why Canada in Global Asset Allocation
Alternative Health
Choosing a Fund Structure
Intro to Digital Asset Strategies
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Due Diligence
Due Diligence - Hedge Fund and Liquid Alt Strategies
Hedge Fund & Liquid Alternative Strategies
Intro to Hedge Fund Strategies
Global Macro
Equity Long/Short
Risk Parity for an uncertain future
Long/Short Credit
Event Driven
Risk Premia
CTAs/Managed Futures
Distressed securities
Risk/Merger arbitrage
Multi-Strategy
Special Situations
SPACs
Quant Funds
Options and Volatility Management
Real Estate Investing in Public Markets
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Pending CE Credits
Private Credit & Private Equity
Introduction to Private Credit
Private Credit in Canada
Debunking Common Myths in Private Lending
Private Debt: Direct lending
Common Terms in Private Debt
Private Debt: Venture Debt
Introduction to Private Equity
Private-Equity Replication Strategies