4408118: C15 Alternative Investments

Description

• Overview on different Forms and Asset Classes of Alternative Investments
• Chances and Risks of Alternative Investments
• Alternative Investments in a Portfolio Context
• Regulation of Alternative Investments
• Socially Responsible Investments and Impact
• Alternative Investments and Corporate Governance

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, students

• understand the characteristics of specific types of alternative Investments
• know how to Interpret empirical results of specific types of alternative Investments
• know how to evaluate specific types of alternative Investments
• are capable to understand and evaluate the impact of alternative Investments on asset management portfolios
• have a clear understanding of sustainable finance and their financial and non-financial Impact

Lectures Method

• Interactive lecture with discussion.
• Guest lectures by business leaders to show how theory is transferred into practice.
• Case studies could be offered and discussed in class.

Literature

• Anson, M.J.P (2006). Handbook of Alternative Assets. 2nd edition. Hoboken (NJ): Wiley.
• Baker, H.K., & Filbeck, G. (2013). Alternative Investments: Instruments, Performance, Benchmarks and Strategies. Hoboken (NJ): Wiley.
• Blümke, A. (2009). How to invest in Structured Products – A Guide for Investors and Asset Managers. Hoboken (NJ): Wiley.
• Krosinsky, C., Robins, N., & Viederman, S. (2ß12). Evolutions in Sustainable Investing: Strategies, Funds and Thought Leadership. London: Wiley.
• Vandekerckhove, W. et al (Editors) (2011). Responsible Investment in Times of Turmoil. New York: Springer.