Contents
Introduction to the Level II Program.................................................................................. 1
Preparing for the Level II Examination .............................................................................. 1
Level II Examination Topic Weights and Question Format ............................................... 3
Errata Sheet ......................................................................................................................... 3
Calculator Policy................................................................................................................. 4
Level II Sample Questions.................................................................................................. 4
CAIA Level II Outline ........................................................................................................ 5
Topic 1: Professional Standards and Ethics.................................................................. 12
Topic 2: Private Equity ................................................................................................. 15
Topic 3: Commodities................................................................................................... 27
Topic 4: Managed Futures ............................................................................................ 41
Topic 5: Real Assets ..................................................................................................... 46
Topic 6: Hedge Funds................................................................................................... 56
Topic 7: Structured Products ........................................................................................ 66
Topic 8: Asset Allocation and Portfolio Management ................................................. 71
Topic 9: Risk and Risk Management............................................................................ 74
Topic 10: Manager Selection, Due Diligence and Regulation ..................................... 78
Topic 11: Research Issues and Current Topics............................................................. 81
Sample Questions Answer Key ........................................................................................ 88
Constructed-Response (Essay-Type) Questions from Past CAIA Level II Exams .......... 94
Action Words .................................................................................................................. 104