By completing this course, learners will be able to identify hedge fund structures, analyze hedge fund strategies, evaluate performance metrics, explain private equity mechanisms, and assess venture capital, buyouts, and leveraged loans in global markets.
Hedge Funds & Private Equity: Analyze & Evaluate
Hedge Funds & Private Equity: Analyze & Evaluate
This course is part of Hedge Funds Mastery: Strategies, Risk & Accounting Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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4 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Identify hedge fund structures and analyze global strategies.
Evaluate performance metrics and risk-adjusted returns.
Explain private equity, buyouts, venture capital, and loans.
Skills you'll gain
- Performance Analysis
- Asset Management
- Investment Banking
- Private Equity
- Capital Markets
- Investments
- Derivatives
- Portfolio Management
- Investment Management
- Loans
- Equities
- Case Studies
- Financial Market
- Business Valuation
- Market Liquidity
- Performance Measurement
- Financial Analysis
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Resource Allocation
- Mergers & Acquisitions
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October 2025
Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of hedge funds, their investment structures, and the strategies they employ. Learners will explore the core differences between hedge funds and mutual funds, assess various hedge fund approaches, and understand how to evaluate their performance through risk-adjusted measures and asset allocation. By the end, participants will be equipped with analytical tools to critically assess hedge fund operations and outcomes.
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This module explores the essential concepts of private equity, from its role in financing private firms to its applications in venture capital, buyouts, and leveraged loans. Learners will examine investment structures, strategic control in private equity, and modern alternatives such as liquid PE products. By the end, participants will develop a strong foundation for understanding private equity’s role in long-term corporate growth and financial markets.
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