About this Course
This course delves into the world of alternative investments, focusing on how they can be integrated into portfolios as we age. It covers the fundamentals of asset allocation, investment risks, and returns, and explores the dynamics of portfolio diversification. You'll learn about various alternative investments, including farmland, real estate, and cryptocurrency, and understand their role in enhancing portfolio performance. The course also addresses the complexities and considerations of investing in alternatives, such as costs, liquidity, and regulatory constraints. Through practical case studies and modeling exercises, you'll gain hands-on experience in building and managing a diversified investment portfolio. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Land, Agriculture, and Alternative Investing," which can be stacked toward a master's degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu
What You'll Learn
- Learn asset allocation fundamentals and risk
- Understand portfolio diversification and efficient frontiers
- Assess alternative assets like real estate and crypto
- Discuss costs, liquidity, and regulatory constraints
Prerequisites
- Basic topic familiarity
- Readiness to practice with case studies
Instructors
Dr. Craig Lemoine
Director of Financial Planning, Associate Clinical Professor of Financial Planning