FIN 401 - Alternative Investments (3 cr.)

The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the alternative investments industry. The course covers hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, managed futures, commodities, commodity trading advisors, venture capital, private equity and leveraged buyouts and how they play a role in traditional investment portfolios for downside equity risk management.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 355.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring