This tutorial looks at the defining characteristics of alternative assets and describes the main sub-classes in this asset category. Alternative assets include assets such as real estate, private equity, hedge funds, structured products, and commodities. It elaborates on the characteristics of hedge funds and discusses the key players and the roles they perform.

On completion of this tutorial, you will be able to:
- Describe the main characteristics of alternative assets
- Outline the different types of alternative asset
- Define what a hedge fund is and describe the main characteristics of a hedge fund
- Identify the key players in the hedge fund industry

Module 1: Alternative Assets - An Introduction
Topic 1: Overview of Alternative Assets
Topic 2: Types of Alternative Assets

Module 2: Hedge Funds - An Introduction
Topic 1: Hedge Fund Characteristics
Topic 2: Hedge Fund Players