Unlocking Alternative Investments: Is CFA Level 1 Right for You? | The Valuation School
Discover the world beyond stocks and bonds with alternative investments like private equity and venture capital. Learn if CFA Level 1 can help you master these strategies! đ

The Valuation School
3.9K views âą Nov 3, 2025

About this video
Most people think âinvestingâ = stocks, bonds, or FDs.
But thatâs just the surface level.
Thereâs a whole world beyond it :
- Private Equity,
- Venture Capital,
- Hedge Funds,
- Real Estate, even Farmlands.
These are called Alternative Investments.
They donât always move with the stock market
sometimes,
when stocks fall, these stay strong.
Sounds fancy?
Well, itâs not just for billionaires â
itâs a core part of what you learn in the CFA curriculum.
This is just Day 1 of my 45-day series âIs CFA for You?â
Stick around â the next few days will actually help you figure out if CFA is your thing or not.
Letâs go deeper, one day at a time.
[CFA, Alternative Investments, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Investing, Finance Education, CFA Preparation, Investment Concepts, Portfolio Diversification, Parth Verma, The Valuation School]Most people think âinvestingâ = stocks, bonds, or FDs.
But thatâs just the surface level.
Thereâs a whole world beyond it :
- Private Equity,
- Venture Capital,
- Hedge Funds,
- Real Estate, even Farmlands.
These are called Alternative Investments.
They donât always move with the stock market
sometimes,
when stocks fall, these stay strong.
Sounds fancy?
Well, itâs not just for billionaires â
itâs a core part of what you learn in the CFA curriculum.
This is just Day 1 of my 45-day series âIs CFA for You?â
Stick around â the next few days will actually help you figure out if CFA is your thing or not.
Letâs go deeper, one day at a time.
[CFA, Alternative Investments, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Investing, Finance Education, CFA Preparation, Investment Concepts, Portfolio Diversification, Parth Verma, The Valuation School]
But thatâs just the surface level.
Thereâs a whole world beyond it :
- Private Equity,
- Venture Capital,
- Hedge Funds,
- Real Estate, even Farmlands.
These are called Alternative Investments.
They donât always move with the stock market
sometimes,
when stocks fall, these stay strong.
Sounds fancy?
Well, itâs not just for billionaires â
itâs a core part of what you learn in the CFA curriculum.
This is just Day 1 of my 45-day series âIs CFA for You?â
Stick around â the next few days will actually help you figure out if CFA is your thing or not.
Letâs go deeper, one day at a time.
[CFA, Alternative Investments, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Investing, Finance Education, CFA Preparation, Investment Concepts, Portfolio Diversification, Parth Verma, The Valuation School]Most people think âinvestingâ = stocks, bonds, or FDs.
But thatâs just the surface level.
Thereâs a whole world beyond it :
- Private Equity,
- Venture Capital,
- Hedge Funds,
- Real Estate, even Farmlands.
These are called Alternative Investments.
They donât always move with the stock market
sometimes,
when stocks fall, these stay strong.
Sounds fancy?
Well, itâs not just for billionaires â
itâs a core part of what you learn in the CFA curriculum.
This is just Day 1 of my 45-day series âIs CFA for You?â
Stick around â the next few days will actually help you figure out if CFA is your thing or not.
Letâs go deeper, one day at a time.
[CFA, Alternative Investments, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, Real Estate Investing, Finance Education, CFA Preparation, Investment Concepts, Portfolio Diversification, Parth Verma, The Valuation School]
Tags and Topics
Browse our collection to discover more content in these categories.
Video Information
Views
3.9K
Likes
461
Duration
1:15
Published
Nov 3, 2025
User Reviews
4.6
(3) Related Trending Topics
LIVE TRENDSRelated trending topics. Click any trend to explore more videos.
Trending Now