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
Investment Fund Structures from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
Common Myths in Hedge Funds & Liquid Alternatives
CIFSC Categories (Update published in September 2022)
Risk Measures
Key Service Providers
Introduction to Short Selling
Intro to Short Selling from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
Investor (Fund) Liquidity
Investor (Fund) Liquidity from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
Leverage in Alternative Equity Funds
Leverage in Alternative Equity Funds from AIMA on Vimeo.
Liquidity in Alternatives
Liquidity in Alternative Funds from AIMA on Vimeo.
AIMA/ CAIA Risk Ratings
Reporting
Use of Leverage in Fixed Income
Use of Leverage in Fixed Income from AIMA on Vimeo.
NFTs (August 2022)
To watch a compilation of the topics in this series, please click here
Asset Allocation and Trends
Setting the Stage
Implementing Alternatives
Introduction to Alternative Data
Risk/Return Expectations
Introduction to ESG
Introduction to ESG from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
An Alternative Approach to ESG Investing
An Alternative Approach to ESG Investing from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
Why Canada in Global Asset Allocation
Why Canada in Global Asset Allocation from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
Alternative Health
Alternative Health from AIMA on Vimeo.
Choosing a Fund Structure
Choosing a Fund Structure for Alternative Fund Allocations from AIMA on Vimeo.
Intro to Digital Asset Strategies
Intro to Digital Asset Strategies from AIMA on Vimeo.
To watch a compilation of the topics in this series, please click here
Due Diligence
Due Diligence - Private Credit
Hedge Fund & Liquid Alternative Strategies
Intro to Hedge Fund Strategies
Intro to Hedge Fund Strategies from AIMA on Vimeo.
Global Macro
Equity Long/Short
Long-Short Equity Strategy from AIMA on Vimeo.
Risk Parity for an uncertain future
Long/Short Credit
Event Driven
Risk Premia
Strategy: Risk Premia from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
CTAs/Managed Futures
The Case for CTAs / Managed Futures from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
Distressed securities
Distressed Securities from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
Risk/Merger arbitrage
Risk/Merger Arbitrage from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
Multi-Strategy
Multi-Strategy from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
Special Situations
Strategy: Special Situations from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
SPACs
Quant Funds
Volatility overlay
Real Estate Investing in Public Markets
Real Estate Investing in Public Markets from AIMA on Vimeo.
To watch a compilation of the topics in this series, please click here
Pending CE Credits
Private Credit & Private Equity
Introduction to Private Credit
Intro to Private Credit from AIMA on Vimeo.
Private Credit in Canada
Debunking Common Myths in Private Lending
Private Debt: Direct lending
Common Terms in Private Debt
Private Debt: Venture Debt
Private Debt: Venture Debt from Maryam Idroos on Vimeo.
Introduction to Private Equity
Private-Equity Replication Strategies
Private Equity Replication Strategies from AIMA on Vimeo.