Books on Alternative Investments topic
There are several books focused on the topic of Alternative Investments topic and it is interesting to read or leaf through these books. Here is the list of some of them:
Alternative Investments CAIA Level I (4th edition)
by Donald R. Chambers, Mark J. P. Anson, Keith H. Black, Hossein B. Kazemi (2020)
This curriculum book for Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Level I exam is also good as an encyclopedia (928 pages) of alternative investments due to the detailed contents at the beginning of the book and index at the end. I use it from time to time if I look for something specific or would like to refresh some knowledge.
Practical Operational Due Diligence on Hedge Funds: Processes, Procedures and Case Studies
by Rajiv Jaitly (2016)
The book includes over 300 real case studies and issues on hedge funds within the time period from 1970s to 2012. We can still learn a lot from a history to avoid the mistakes which were done.
The Allocator´s Edge: A modern guide to alternative investments and the future of diversification
by Phil Huber (2021)
A deeper consideration that former 60/40 portfolio allocation is not enough in the today´s market environment. There is also a description of several alternative investments asset classes and tips for better portfolio construction.
Exotic Alternative Investments: Standalone Characteristics, Unique Risks and Portfolio Effects
by Kevin R. Mirabile (2021)
This book is really a good guide in the field of alternative investments. There are detailed descriptions of several asset classes, e.g. life settlements, litigation finance, intelellectual property, ILS and weather derivates, farmland, timberland, but also e-sports, collectibles or cryptoassets.
The Alternative Investment Almanac: Expert Insights on Building Personal Wealth in Non-Traditional Ways
by Denis Shapiro (2021)
Another book describes alternative investments assets such as apartment buildings, mobile home parks or life settlements. I also like a chapter called "Best Practices for Networking" which are tips for the conferences and industry networking.
