This eCourse consists of two Modules on Hedge funds. They aim to stand out from the crowd by delivering superior risk-adjusted returns Module 1 explores the different schools of thought about how markets behave, the competing investing styles shaped by these differing perspectives, and the diverse strategies hedge funds use to put those styles into practice. Hedge funds share a common goal – making money, ideally in both good times and bad. But opinions differ on how to achieve this goal.

Module 2 provides an overview of hedge fund investing, how to calculate risk-adjusted returns, the risks to which hedge funds are especially vulnerable, and some of the risk management techniques essential to a hedge fund's survival.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Recognize competing theories about how markets work and their implications for hedge fund investing strategies
• Identify some of the different investment styles that often precede strategy selection
• List the most widely-employed hedge fund strategies and identify the investment styles they best suit
• Identify some of the methods used to calculate risk-adjusted returns
• Recognize some of the techniques aimed at generating superior returns
• Identify sources of risk to which hedge funds are particularly susceptible
• Recognize the importance of risk management and identify some of the tools employed

Module 1: Hedge Funds - Strategies
Topic 1: Theories on Making Money
Topic 2: Investment Styles
Topic 3: Strategies

Module 2: Hedge Funds - Investing
Topic 1: Risk-Adjusted Returns
Topic 2: Rethinking Alpha
Topic 3: Identifying Risk
Topic 4: Managing Risk