Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
Identifying promising assets isn’t the challenge. It’s fitting them into a portfolio that holds up under real-world pressure.
That’s where most strategies falter: implementation.
The CAIA.nxt™ Portfolio Implementation Microcredential can help.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
As CAIA Association continues to lead the conversation and thought leadership around Total Portfolio Approach (TPA) online and throughout the globe, one paradox has continued to flummox CAIA CEO John Bowman.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
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.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
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!
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. Join us in Los Angeles, March 23-25, 2026.
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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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