# CAIA

*Careers & Credentials — Finicade finance glossary*

The CAIA is the credential for alternative investments — hedge funds, private equity, real assets, structured products — over two exams. It exists because the CFA curriculum covers alternatives only lightly while allocations to them have grown substantially. It's most recognised among allocators, consultants and fund-of-funds professionals rather than in long-only asset management.

**Also known as:** Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst

**Related terms:** [Alternative Investments](https://finicade.com/glossary/alternative-investments), [Hedge Fund](https://finicade.com/glossary/hedge-fund), [Private Equity](https://finicade.com/glossary/private-equity), [CFA](https://finicade.com/glossary/cfa), [FRM](https://finicade.com/glossary/frm)

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/caia