University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Alternative Investments as You Age Specialization
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Alternative Investments as You Age Specialization

Enhancing Portfolios with Alternative Investments. Learners will integrate alternative investments, plan finances, manage retirement, and estate assets

Dr. Craig Lemoine

Instructor: Dr. Craig Lemoine

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Earn a Certificate
With paid plans

What you'll learn

  • Integrate alternative investments into portfolios to enhance diversification and long-term financial performance.

  • Apply tax-efficient strategies and navigate regulations to optimize real asset investment outcomes.

  • Design financial plans for retirement income, estate management, and intergenerational wealth transfer.

  • Analyze risk and return to adjust portfolios across life stages and meet evolving financial goals.

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand various investment theories and the impact of cognitive biases on financial decision-making throughout the client lifecycle.

  • Analyze wealth management strategies, financial planning opportunities, and generational wealth transfer as consumers age.

  • Evaluate the role and benefits of alternative investments in wealth accumulation and retirement planning, considering health and financial stability.

Skills you'll gain

Investments, Investment Management, Financial Planning, Private Equity, Asset Management, Decision Making, Wealth Management, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Finance, Real Estate, Behavioral Economics, and Portfolio Management

What you'll learn

  • Learn the basics of asset allocation, investment risks, and returns, and explore various asset classes.

  • Understand portfolio diversification, risk preferences, and how to construct efficient frontiers.

  • Discover the role of alternative investments, including farmland, real estate, and cryptocurrency, in enhancing portfolio performance.

  • Discuss the costs, liquidity preferences, and regulatory constraints associated with alternative investments.

Skills you'll gain

Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Asset Management, Blockchain, Market Liquidity, Risk Analysis, Equities, Case Studies, Financial Market, Return On Investment, Investments, Resource Allocation, Real Estate, Financial Modeling, and Financial Regulation

What you'll learn

  • Understand the multifaceted aspects of retirement planning, including various definitions and the financial risks involved.

  • Analyze diverse retirement strategies recommended by wealth managers, such as annuitization, treasury, bucket, and market-driven approaches.

  • Evaluate alternative investments and model portfolios to ensure income sustainability throughout different stages of retirement.

  • Explore estate planning fundamentals and philanthropic strategies, particularly when dealing with land, alternative, and illiquid investments.

Skills you'll gain

Land Management, Philanthropy, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Financial Planning, Financial Modeling, Tax Planning, Real Estate, Succession Planning, Investments, Case Studies, and Finance

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Dr. Craig Lemoine
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
9 Courses4,221 learners

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