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CAIA Level I / Alternative investments / Sample lesson

Work from fund assets to investor value

Net asset value is the value of a fund’s assets after subtracting its liabilities. Dividing that amount by the number of units gives the net asset value per unit.

NAV per unit = (Assets - Liabilities) ÷ Units outstanding

For example, a fund with $12 million in assets, $2 million in liabilities, and 1 million units has a NAV of $10 per unit.

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A fund has $8 million in assets, $1 million in liabilities, and 500,000 units. What is its NAV per unit?

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The CAIA charter exams

Two levels with distinct topic weights, response formats, and portfolio-level decisions.

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Average component time

260 min

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2 distinct formats

Level I

Level I

260 minutes · Multiple choice

  • CAIA Ethical Principles (8–12%)
  • Introduction to Alternative Investments (20–28%)
  • Real Assets (14–20%)
  • Private Equity (8–12%)
  • Private Debt (12–16%)
Level II

Level II

260 minutes · 100 MCQ + 3 constructed-response sets

  • CAIA Ethical Principles (MCQ 0%; constructed response 10%)
  • Institutional Asset Owners (MCQ 8–12%; constructed response 0–10%)
  • Asset Allocation (MCQ 8–12%; constructed response 0–10%)
  • Risk and Risk Management (MCQ 8–12%; constructed response 0–10%)
  • Methods and Models (MCQ 12–15%; constructed response 0–10%)

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CAIA FAQ

How many levels is CAIA?
Two: Level I and Level II.
What is the Level I format?
200 multiple-choice questions across two sections of 130 minutes each, per the CAIA Exam Candidate Handbook.
Does Level II include constructed responses?
Yes. Level II includes 100 multiple-choice questions plus three constructed-response sets. Some topics are constructed-response only.
Is CAIA a substitute for the CFA charter?
No. CAIA is specialised in alternatives. Some candidates hold both; choose based on whether alternatives are central to your work.
Where do these CAIA facts come from?
From the CAIA Exam Candidate Handbook and curriculum pages.

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