NISM 19B AIFD Distributors Certification Exam Notes

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  • Infrastructure Investments: Investments in InvITs or unlisted infrastructure projects, preferred by low-risk investors like pension funds.
  • Commodities: Hard commodities (e.g., oil, metals) used as hedges against inflation, unlike soft commodities used in trade.
  • Other Alternative Assets: Include gems, arts, antiques, film funds, and FinTech platforms offering returns via interest or equity.
  • Historical Evolution: Alternative investments grew post-Industrial Revolution, with venture capital formalized in the 1950s in the US.
  • Portfolio Diversification: Modern portfolio theory in the 1950s established diversification benefits, reducing risk through alternative assets.

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