Hi guys,
Im new to the site and Ive been reading through the boards and I think there are some knowledgeable people on here giving sound advice.
I would like to move into the alternative fund industry and Im interested in taking either the CFA or the CAIA as an entry route but Im unsure which. The way I see it there are pro's and con's of each and I would appreaciate advice from everyone particularly fund managers/analysts.
CFA
Pros:
1. Established/widely recognised
Cons:
1. Takes longer to gain designation (3-levels not 2)
2. Lost 'value' due to high number of holders
CAIA
Pros:
1. More applicable
2. Fund industry moving in this direction
3. Less holders so more valued (?)
Cons:
1. Not widely recognised
I have made some assumptions based on my own research but those assumptions may be disagreed with and I'd appreaciate reasons why and any other comments.
Thanks!
Im new to the site and Ive been reading through the boards and I think there are some knowledgeable people on here giving sound advice.
I would like to move into the alternative fund industry and Im interested in taking either the CFA or the CAIA as an entry route but Im unsure which. The way I see it there are pro's and con's of each and I would appreaciate advice from everyone particularly fund managers/analysts.
CFA
Pros:
1. Established/widely recognised
Cons:
1. Takes longer to gain designation (3-levels not 2)
2. Lost 'value' due to high number of holders
CAIA
Pros:
1. More applicable
2. Fund industry moving in this direction
3. Less holders so more valued (?)
Cons:
1. Not widely recognised
I have made some assumptions based on my own research but those assumptions may be disagreed with and I'd appreaciate reasons why and any other comments.
Thanks!