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This course delves into the world of alternative investments, focusing on how they can be integrated into portfolios as we age. It covers the fundamentals of asset allocation, investment risks, and returns, and explores the dynamics of portfolio diversification. You'll learn about various alternative investments, including farmland, real estate, and cryptocurrency, and understand their role in enhancing portfolio performance. The course also addresses the complexities and considerations of investing in alternatives, such as costs, liquidity, and regulatory constraints. Through practical case studies and modeling exercises, you'll gain hands-on experience in building and managing a diversified investment portfolio.
This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Land, Agriculture, and Alternative Investing," which can be stacked toward a master's degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
In the course orientation, you'll get to know the course, your classmates, and our learning environment, and gain the technical skills needed. Then, dive into the basics of asset allocation and investment fundamentals. You'll explore various asset classes, understand different types of returns, and learn about portfolio risks such as beta and standard deviation. The module also covers alternative investments and their role in diversification, providing you with a solid foundation in investment principles to make informed decisions about your portfolio.
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14 vidéos5 lectures2 devoirs1 sujet de discussion
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14 vidéos•Total 45 minutes
Course Overview•1 minute
Meet Your Instructor | Craig Lemoine•2 minutes
Module 1 | Overview •1 minute
Asset Classes, You Can’t Pick a Winning Horse•4 minutes
Arithmetic Mean•2 minutes
Geometric Mean•5 minutes
Dollar Weighted Returns•6 minutes
Introduction to Alternative Investments and Diversification•2 minutes
Investing in Farmland as an Alternative Asset•6 minutes
Hedge Funds vs. Direct Ownership of Alternative Assets•5 minutes
The Role of Alternative Investments, Specifically Farmland, in a Portfolio•3 minutes
How Individual Investors Can Access Farmland as an Alternative Investment•3 minutes
High-Net-Worth Investors and Private Equity in Farmland•4 minutes
Module 1 | Wrap-up•1 minute
5 lectures•Total 50 minutes
Syllabus•10 minutes
Learn More About Flexible Pathways•10 minutes
Updating Your Profile•10 minutes
The Concept of Risk in Portfolio Theory•10 minutes
CAPM Model and Optimal Risky Portfolio•10 minutes
2 devoirs•Total 60 minutes
Orientation Quiz•30 minutes
Module 1 | Knowledge Check•30 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
Getting to Know Your Classmates•10 minutes
Module 2 | Portfolio Dynamics and Risk Preferences
Module 2•2 heures à terminer
Détails du module
This module delves into the dynamics of portfolio construction and risk preferences. You'll learn how to demonstrate risk and return outcomes with a two-asset portfolio, build an efficient frontier with a multi-asset portfolio, and understand the concept of indifference curves in portfolio choices. The role of alternative investments in portfolios will also be discussed, enabling you to construct and manage a diversified portfolio that aligns with your risk preferences and financial goals.
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12 vidéos2 lectures1 devoir
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12 vidéos•Total 57 minutes
Module 2 | Overview •2 minutes
Risk Management Fundamentals•6 minutes
Beta•3 minutes
Standard Deviation•7 minutes
The Magic of Diversification•8 minutes
Basics of Correlation•6 minutes
Graphing Risk: Indifference Curves•7 minutes
Expanding the Portfolio Universe•4 minutes
The Role of Alternative Investments in a Portfolio•6 minutes
How Private Equity Works and Its Role in Alternative Investments•2 minutes
Liquidity Constraints and Alternative Investments•4 minutes
Chapter III of "An Introduction to Investment Theory"•10 minutes
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 | Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Module 3 | Harnessing the Power of Alternative Investments
Module 3•2 heures à terminer
Détails du module
This module focuses on modeling portfolios and asset allocation outcomes using the Nitrogen risk management tool. You'll explore the role of crypto and blockchain in portfolios, understand long-term farmland investing, and engage in a case study to apply your knowledge. This module equips you with advanced tools and strategies to enhance your portfolio with alternative investments.
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12 vidéos3 lectures1 devoir
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12 vidéos•Total 44 minutes
Module 3 | Overview •1 minute
Understanding 60/40 Portfolio Characteristics Using Nitrogen•4 minutes
Beyond 60/40; Bringing It All Together•5 minutes
The Role of Crypto in a Portfolio •6 minutes
Blockchain Technology and Its Financial Applications•6 minutes
Addressing Concerns About Bitcoin and Regulatory Issues•7 minutes
The "Doctor Convo" – Understanding Long-Term Farmland Investing•6 minutes
The Role of Farm Management for Non-Farmer Investors•2 minutes
Designing a Comfortable Retirement: Lucy's Financial Journey•2 minutes
Building a Balanced Portfolio: Lucy's Investment Preferences•2 minutes
Modeling Asset Allocations and a New Portfolio Performance Score•10 minutes
Lucy's Financial Snapshot•10 minutes
Lucy's Porfolio•10 minutes
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 | Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Module 4 & Conclusion | Opportunities, Limitations, and Constraints of Investing with Alternatives
Module 4•4 heures à terminer
Détails du module
In this module, you will explore the costs, liquidity preferences, and regulatory constraints of alternative investments. You'll revisit accredited investor rules, create a diversified portfolio, and compare it to traditional holdings. This module helps you navigate the complexities of alternative investments. After this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!
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11 vidéos4 lectures2 devoirs
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11 vidéos•Total 29 minutes
Module 4 | Overview•2 minutes
Investing in alternatives – Speed Bumps and Considerations•5 minutes
The Difference Between Land and Securities Markets•3 minutes
How Large Investors (Pension Funds) vs. Family Offices Approach Land Investment•2 minutes
How to Get Started in Farmland Investing as a Younger Investor •5 minutes
Is Now a Good Time to Buy or Sell Farmland? •1 minute
The Institutional vs. Family Office Approach to Farmland •3 minutes
ESG, Sustainable Practices, and Farmland Productivity •4 minutes
Module 4 | Wrap-Up•1 minute
Course Wrap-up•1 minute
Graduate-Level Learning: Deepening Your Expertise•2 minutes
4 lectures•Total 40 minutes
Systematic Liquid Alternatives•10 minutes
Congratulations!•10 minutes
Stack Your Course Certificate toward Graduate Coursework•10 minutes
Getting Your Course Certificate•10 minutes
2 devoirs•Total 150 minutes
Module 4 | Knowledge Check•30 minutes
Final Assessment•120 minutes
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