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Is a CAIA worth it?

The CAIA is useful in large part because alternative investments are an essential part of many institutional investment portfolios. The CAIA is relevant to financial professionals who want to focus on alternative investments at pension funds, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds.

How tough is the CAIA exam?

How difficult is the CAIA® exam? Slightly more than half of those who take the exam pass it, which is a better average than the CFA® Program exam and the FRM® exam. … Pass rates have been declining since the exam was first offered, and only 40% of those who register for the exam end up passing both levels.