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The CAIA Association is a global professional body dedicated to creating greater alignment, transparency, and knowledge for all investors, with a specific emphasis on alternative investments. A Member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 100 countries, CAIA Association advocates for the highest ethical standards.
Physical & Online: Level II – 100 multiple-choice questions and three sets of constructed response (essay) questions
Testing Windows
Level I – March & September
Level II – March & September
Pass/Fail
No detailed scoring, it is a Fail/Pass decision. Mostly candidates should score 65-70% on average to pass.
CAIA Program Breakdown
The CAIA program is composed of two levels covering various topics, please check the tab “Program Breakdown” for more details.
As per CAIA Association, professionals who want to develop a deep level of knowledge and demonstrated expertise in alternative investments and their contribution to the diversified portfolio.
CAIA includes 2 exams.
As per CAIA Association, you will earn the CAIA Charter and be eligible to join the CAIA Association. By doing so, you may use the CAIA designation to signal your expertise in alternative investments and join a global community of over 13,000 CAIA Charterholders in more than 100 countries.
As per CAIA Association, Yes, after passing the Level II exam, you are eligible to join the CAIA Association with relevant professional experience.
CAIA is more specialized and focuses on alternative investments, while the CFA is broader covering more financial and investment topics.
CAIA Association will waive the Level I exam if you are a CFA Charterholder and thus you will be enrolled as a Level II candidate under the Stackable Credential Program. For more info, visit https://caia.org/stackable
The CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) charter is a professional designation awarded by the CAIA Association to individuals who have demonstrated expertise in alternative investments, including private equity, hedge funds, real estate, commodities, and more.
To become a CAIA charterholder, one must pass two levels of exams, have a minimum of one year of qualified work experience, and adhere to the CAIA Association's Code of Ethics and Professional Standards.
The CAIA program covers a broad range of topics, including ethics, quantitative analysis, real assets, private equity, hedge funds, commodities, structured products, risk management, and portfolio management.
The CAIA program can be completed in a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 4 years. This will depend on the individual's study schedule, their readiness for each level of the exam, and their work experience.
The benefits of earning the CAIA charter include enhanced career opportunities, increased earning potential, a global network of finance professionals, and a mark of excellence and professionalism recognized worldwide.
The estimated total cost of becoming a CAIA charterholder varies depending on the location and the cost of living, exam fees, study materials, and other expenses such as travel and accommodation. The estimated total cost ranges from $3,000 to $5,000 USD.
The CAIA exams are administered twice a year, once in March and again in September, for both levels of the exam.
The CAIA program is widely recognized as a challenging program. The pass rate for each level of the exam is typically below 50%, and it requires significant dedication, study time, and preparation. However, candidates who put in the effort and stay committed to the program can achieve success and obtain the CAIA charter.
The CAIA program has two levels, and each level is a four-hour exam divided into two parts. Both levels of the exam are composed of multiple-choice questions, with Level II also featuring constructed-response (essay) questions.
The CAIA Association does not disclose the minimum passing score for the CAIA exams. Instead, it uses a process called "standard setting" to determine the minimum passing score for each exam level.
It typically takes 4-6 weeks to receive the CAIA charter after passing both levels of the exam, assuming that all other requirements, such as work experience, have been completed and approved.
Yes, it is possible to take both levels of the CAIA exam in one year, as they are administered in March and September.
The CAIA Association Code of Ethics and Professional Standards is a set of ethical principles and standards of conduct that all CAIA charterholders must adhere to. It includes guidelines for professionalism, integrity, competence, and confidentiality in the practice of alternative investments. The code of ethics is designed to ensure that CAIA charterholders act with integrity and professionalism in all aspects of their work, and uphold the reputation of the CAIA designation. It covers areas such as conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and fair dealing, and is enforced by the CAIA Association's disciplinary process.
