QUESTIONS
1. In defining an asset class, why is the correlation between the returns of asset classes important?
2. Why are most alternative asset classes viewed as a subset of an existing asset class?
3. Why is it useful to think of alternative assets within the context of alpha drivers?
4. Decribe the four categories of hedge funds.
5. Why is an investor’s horizon important in deciding on whether to invest in a venture capital fund?
6. What is the role of investments in commodities in an investor’s portfolio?
7. How does the price of a mutual fund differ from that of a closed-end investment company?
8. What are the advantages of an exchange-traded fund relative to a:
a. mutual fund?
b. closed-end investment company?
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