Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
Most professionals are familiar with the headlines of private markets. They can reference them in meetings or allocate to them cautiously. But when the conversation turns technical or strategic, many find themselves still "translating" the concepts in real-time.
CAIA.nxt™ was built to close that gap. We don’t just make you aware of alternatives—we make you fluent in them.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
What happens when governments can't fund infrastructure anymore? A $1.6 trillion private asset class that doesn't recognize itself in the mirror. In the 2020s, infrastructure has entered a battlefield where geopolitics, government agendas, and investor returns collide.
Joined by Peter Blue of Franklin Templeton and Gautam Bhandari of I Squared, CAIA’s John Bowman and Aaron Filbeck dive into one of the oldest asset classes in human history.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
Getting ready for your CAIA exam? Have questions? Let us help! Recently, we hosted a CAIA exam webcast with Steve Novakovic, CFA, CAIA, Managing Director of Educational Programs, and Kristaps Licis, Director of CAIA Exams. Watch it now as they answer commonly asked questions.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
What sets CAIA apart isn’t just scale. It’s energy! Vision 2035 reflects a global network of investment professionals who refuse to stand still and who believe better outcomes are built together.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
There’s one topic on everybody's mind right now: Change. How is our industry evolving and how are leaders responding? CAIA CEO John Bowman hosts a CEO panel discussion with leaders you'll want to hear from, plus he’ll unveil our latest report looking at the shifts that will define our industry in the coming decade.
Join us in Los Angeles, March 23-25, 2026.
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PURPOSE
Building the most energized community of investment professionals around the globe devoted to improving investment outcomes.
CAIA Programs
Advance Your Career
Whether you need a deep, practical understanding of the world of alternative investments, a solid introduction, or data science skills for the future in finance, the CAIA Association offers a program for you.
The CAIA Charter
For client-focused fiduciaries who want to gain deep knowledge, demonstrated expertise, and credibility in alternative investments.
CAIA.nxt™
Practical, relevant, affordable. The core concepts in alternative investments for you or your team, in a flexible, accessible format.
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