Introduction

Hedge funds are a cornerstone of the global financial world. This program gives you an overview of the complex strategies, unique investment opportunities, and potential for significant returns of hedge funds, along with the roles and responsibilities of the key players, risk and return dynamics, and the regulatory landscape.

Keywords

Hedge funds, roles and responsibilities, risk and return, fund strategies, regulation, legal issues

What You Learn

1

Role of hedge funds in the global investment ecosystem.

2

Identifying the roles and responsibilities of the players involved, including the fund manager, investors, prime brokers, custodians, and administrators.

3

Types of funds, including global macro funds, quantitative funds, and fixed income funds.

4

Managing risk and return, including leverage, liquidity, counterparty, and market risks.

5

Interactions of hedge funds with public and private equity.

6

Fund strategies including long/short equity positions, distressed debt, event-driven strategy, and credit arbitrage.

7

Use of mathematical models in devising strategy.

8

Regulation of hedge funds and legal issues, including registration, reporting, investor accreditation, liquidity controls, and taxation.

What You Get

Videos

Videos

Articles

Articles

Digital Badges

Digital Badges

Quizzes

Quizzes

EFD Workbook

EFD Workbook

One-to-one mentorship

One-to-one mentorship

This Is For You If

You are a Portfolio manager, analyst, and financial advisor, or seek to deepen your knowledge of hedge funds and alternative investment strategies.

How You Benefit

Understand how to clear trades, lend securities, and extend credit lines.

Learn how custodians safeguard assets in compliance with regulations.

Grasp hedge fund practices better, including record-keeping, accounting, and reporting.

Employ leverage to amplify returns while managing risks.

Craft entry and exit strategies for investments.

Assess and correct liquidity mismatches and stay abreast of liquidity controls.

Understand hedge funds’ concerns in investing in different sectors.

Make effective pitch presentations to seek investments from hedge funds.

What You Shouldn’t Miss

Alternative Investments

Alternative Investments

4.8
Alongside to stocks and bonds, alternative investments hedge portfolios and mitigate risks.
Financial Markets Business Acumen (FMBA)

Financial Markets Business Acumen (FMBA)

5
This program will train the participants on the fundamentals for navigating the swiftly changing world of global financial markets.
Fundamentals of Investment Banking (IB) and Operations

Fundamentals of Investment Banking (IB) and Operations

5
This program will give you the fundamentals for navigating the swiftly changing world of global financial markets.
Retirement Management Business Acumen (RMBA)

Retirement Management Business Acumen (RMBA)

4.7
This program will help you understand wealth management applicable to clients’ retirement planning.

The Silver Brook Advantage

End-to-End Program Management

Every program is managed end to end by the SB team through reminders, attendance, assignments, mentorships, and tests.

Going the Extra Mile

Each program is designed and delivered with a focus on maximizing learning outcomes and achieving the terminal objectives.

The Personal Touch

Our programs are tailor-made to our partner organizations and their individual learners.

Integration across Disciplines

Programs across Life Skills, Leadership, Business, and Technology for all industry sectors.

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of our clients are Fortune 500 companies.

92

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professionals have leveled up their skills and mindsets.

42%

of our programs are mandatory for some clients’ employees.

80%

of clients repeat our programs.

800

years of collective experience in planning and upskilling.

50+

Facilitators come from top management and leadership roles.

12

countries and growing…

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