Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

Vision 2035 is CAIA’s answer to an industry in flux—where old models are outpaced by new realities. Announced live on stage at ALTSUK in London, this bold initiative reimagines learning, leadership, and community to redefine what it means to be an investment professional shifting from conventional thinking to future-forward investing.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

Launched just this week as the next evolution of UniFi, CAIA.nxt™ is the innovation-focused platform built to grow with your career. With a modern design, refreshed identity, and always-current content, it supports investment teams with the tools they need to stay sharp, connected, and future-ready wherever the industry goes next.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

Mark your calendars! Investment professionals across the Mid-Atlantic, along with CAIA's Sarah Auerbach, are converging September 29-30 for ALTSDC. Two days of game-changing conversations. From private markets to risk management, this is where the region's sharpest minds discuss tomorrow's opportunities:
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

Retail investors are wading into private markets, drawn by the shimmer of endowment-level returns. But when liquid wrappers meet illiquid assets, even a small mismatch can make waves.
In this month’s Chronicles of an Allocator, author Steve Novakovic, CAIA, CFA, Managing Director, Educational Programs wades into the rising tide of “retail alts” and breaks down what you need to watch for.
Spoiler: Not every waterfall ends in a pool.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

Shifting from 'alternative' to mainstream, we embrace diverse expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge essential for responsible capital allocation and client stewardship. Our pursuit is to prepare investors for a dynamic future, disrupting traditions, creating opportunities, and fostering long-term sustainability. Join us in shaping the future of investing. Next is here.
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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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