CFA Institute
The Chartered Financial Analyst program requires passing three graduate level, comprehensive exams on investment analysis over three years. Areas covered include equities, fixed income, derivatives, corporate finance and portfolio management. Maintaining status as a CFA charterholder further requires abiding by the institute’s high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
CAIA Association
Becoming a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst requires passing two levels of exams which focus on the unique characteristics of alternative investments. The main areas covered are hedge funds, private equity, commodities, real estate and managed futures.
