Alternative Investment Strategies and Risk Management: Improve Your Investment Portfolio's Risk-Reward Ratio (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781462050093)

The global markets continue to be volatile and the overall economy remains uncertain.

In this environment, it's more important than ever to get familiar with risk management principles and seek out alternative investment strategies carefully to maintain and grow your capital.

Written by Raghurami Reddy Etukuru, MBA, CAIA, FRM, PRM, this guidebook introduces you to various alternative investments and risk management concepts in straightforward language. For instance, hedge funds are often seen as risky investments, but they actually provide greater diversification than traditional common stocks. If you engage in the proper hedge fund strategy, you'll also find less volatility.

In addition to hedge funds, you will find information and guidance on

• various phases of due diligence;
• risk metrics, quantitative models and exotic options;
• commodities, managed futures, private equities, and real estate;
• brokers, auditors, and legal counsel.

Get the information you need to make informed decisions about your own finances. Whether you are a businessperson, student, analyst it's imperative for you to develop a deeper understanding of Alternative Investment Strategies and Risk Management.