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The best investments are rarely obvious in the moment. They look smarter in hindsight.

Earning the CAIA Charter isn’t about being perfectly ready. It’s about being willing—to stretch, to evolve, and to step into what’s next.

Now is the time to act. Registration for the March 2026 exam closes February 2.

While access to alternative investments is reaching record levels, the ability to effectively implement these assets remains a critical—and often overlooked—skill set.

In today’s market, bridging the gap between allocation theory and portfolio execution is what truly drives superior client outcomes.

To help you master this transition, we’ve launched the CAIA.nxt™ Portfolio Implementation Microcredential. 

Before we get too far into 2026, we think it's important to take a look back at what was a transformative year for CAIA Association and the industry at large. Explore the future of capital allocation, CAIA's Vision2035, and more in our 2025 Impact Report.

Oil. Maduro. Venezuela. You've seen the news and we're unpacking the quiet chaos reshaping oil markets and geopolitics in real time. In the latest Chronicles of an Allocator, CAIA’s Georgina Tzanetos takes a deep dive into the complex economic and political situation.

Capital markets don’t move in straight lines, and neither does professional growth. Vision 2035 now lives in four strategic priorities—bold, actionable, and designed for a profession rethinking how it grows and creates value. As we move into a new chapter for the industry—and for those advancing their expertise—NOW is the moment to think further ahead!