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Even strong portfolios can falter in real life. The bigger risk isn’t the ideas, but in the execution. Misalignment between goals, product design, and on-the-ground implementation is where performance breaks down. While many focus on “what” to invest in, it’s the “how” that separates durable portfolios from fragile ones.
That’s where the CAIA.nxt™ Portfolio Implementation Microcredential comes in.
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At CAIA, we’re spending 2026 connecting the past to the future through patterns, not predictions.
Explore how our content themes decode what’s resurfacing—and why it matters to you now.
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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.
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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!
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The asset management industry is knocking on the door of the 401(k) system in the U.S. While it has been the driving argument for inclusion, access alone doesn’t answer the harder questions. Joined by Dan Cahill of Partners Group and Drew Carrington of iCapital, we step back from product hype to examine whether defined contribution plans are structurally equipped to handle illiquidity, complexity, and risk at scale.
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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.
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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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