Subject description
The subject examines alternative assets such as hedge funds, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, cryptocurrency and derivatives. The subject will analyse the risk and return profile of these alternative assets classes and their role in a diversified investment portfolio. Specific attention will be focused on liquidity risk in alternative assets. … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:3 hours per week
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Evaluate the risk and return profile of alternative assets and how they differ from traditional investment assets.
2.
Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of including alternative assets in an investment portfolio.
3.
Define and value different financial derivative instruments.
4.
Understand the role that liquidity risk plays in the performance measurement of alternative asset classes.
5.
Utilise industry tools to analyse alternative assets.
Assessment details
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Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.