By the end of this course, learners will be able to analyze the fundamentals of hedge funds, evaluate diverse strategies, assess alternative approaches, and apply advanced performance metrics. Designed for beginners and professionals, the course provides a structured pathway to mastering hedge fund concepts, from historical foundations to modern global strategies.
Hedge Fund Strategies: Analyze, Evaluate & Apply
Hedge Fund Strategies: Analyze, Evaluate & Apply
This course is part of Hedge Funds Mastery: Strategies, Risk & Accounting Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Analyze hedge fund fundamentals, structures, and regulations.
Evaluate long–short, market-neutral, and event-driven strategies.
Apply performance metrics like Sharpe, Sortino, and Treynor ratios.
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October 2025
Assessments
16 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Hedge Funds Mastery: Strategies, Risk & Accounting Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundations of hedge funds, covering their origins, evolution, and core characteristics. Learners will explore hedge fund structures, features, regulations, and how they compare to traditional investment vehicles such as mutual funds. It also highlights current industry trends, investor expectations, and performance challenges.
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14 videos4 assignments1 plugin
This module provides a comprehensive overview of hedge fund strategies, ranging from foundational approaches to specialized equity-based methods. Learners will study leverage, long and short positions, and strategy case studies to understand the mechanics and risks of hedge fund operations.
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16 videos4 assignments
This module explores hedge fund approaches that go beyond traditional equity markets. Learners will investigate alternative markets, multi-strategy models, managed futures, credit strategies, and event-driven approaches, along with the opportunities and risks they present.
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13 videos4 assignments
This module covers global hedge fund strategies and advanced performance analysis techniques. Learners will examine global macro approaches, funds of hedge funds, and key performance ratios including Sharpe, Sortino, Treynor, and Calmar. Emphasis is placed on benchmarking, time-series analysis, and advanced risk-adjusted metrics.
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15 videos4 assignments
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