Mastering CAIA Level I Exam: Curriculum, Preparation, and Format
Explore the CAIA Level I exam topics, curriculum materials, differences between Level I and Level II, examination format, study tools, and the length of the exam session. Prepare effectively for success in the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Program.
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THE CHARTERED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ANALYST PROGRAM CAIA LEVEL I Exam Topics SHOWCASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE The Global Mark of Distinction in Alternate Investments
LEVEL I CURRICULUM MATERIALS Standards of Practice Handbook. 11th edition. Charlottesville, Virginia: CFA Institute. 2014. ISBN: 978-0938367857. Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I, 4th edition. Wiley. 2020. ISBN: 978-1119604143. Level I Study Guide found here for free: https://caia.org/content/curriculum-study-tools 2
LEVEL I VS. LEVEL II The new curriculum provides a clear distinction between level I and level II Level 1 (September 2020) Level 2 (March 2021) Asset Groups Asset Analysis Standalone Risk Bottom up Single Factor Models Asset Allocation Portfolio Management Correlations, Betas, Top Down Multiple Factor Models Single Factor Methods CFA Code and Standards Multiple Factor Methods CFA Asset Manager Code 3
THIRD VS. FOURTH EDITION CURRICULUM The third edition Level I is curriculum is six chapters and six pages longer than the fourth edition Level I curriculum Risk management section moved to Level II More emphasis on private credit, less emphasis on commodities 4
EXAMINATION FORMAT LEVEL I Professional standards & ethics Introduction to major areas of alternatives 200 Multiple Choice Questions Section 1 : 100 questions, 120 minutes Section 2 : 100 questions, 120 minutes 5
CURRICULUM & STUDY TOOLS PAGE 6
LENGTH OF EXAM SESSION LEVEL I EXAM ENTIRE SESSION Non-disclosure agreement 5 minutes Tutorial 5 minutes Section I: 100 multiple-choice questions 120 minutes Comment Period (optional) 10 minutes Break (optional) 30 minutes Section 2: 100 multiple-choice questions 120 minutes Comment Period (optional) 10 minutes TOTAL EXAM SESSION TIME = 5 HOURS 7
CONTACT US Best of luck with exam preparations! If you have additional questions, please contact us at candidate@caia.org. The Global Mark of Distinction in Alternate Investments
