CAIA
Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification
| Stands for | Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
CAIA stands for Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, a professional certification abbreviation.
Specialized investment designation covering hedge funds, private equity, real assets, commodities and structured products, awarded by the CAIA Association. Candidates pass two exam levels and need a year of professional experience with a bachelor's degree.
Example: The private equity firm prefers analysts with a CFA or CAIA.
Usage notes
The CAIA Association was founded in 2002 by the Alternative Investment Management Association and the Center for International Securities and Derivatives Markets. The program is shorter than the CFA and more specialized.
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