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The Center for International Securities and Derivatives Markets (CISDM) seeks to enhance the understanding of the field of alternative investments through research, education, and networking opportunities for our member donors, industry professionals and academics.

 

Research

The "Benefits of" Series
These papers provide an analysis of risk and return benefits of Hedge funds, Hybrid Funds, Managed Futures, Commodities, Private equity and Real estate when considered as part of an investor's overall portfolio. The risk and return performance of portfolios constructed from adding alternative investments to established U.S. stock and bond portfolios are evaluated.

Recent Research
Here you can find papers published within the last two years.

Published Research
In this category CISDM collects papers that have been published in journals/magazines. Please note that we can not publicly offer certain papers due to copyright agreements.

Past Research
Research that is more than 2 years old is published in this category.

CISDM Conference Material
The 2004 CISDM conference took place on Monday, September 13, 2004. We would like to thank all members for the participation.

CISDM Hedge Fund/CTA Database

Hedge Fund/CTA Indices

CAIA
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Program

The Journal of Alternative Investments
The Journal of Alternative Investments