1. Which of the following best describes the characteristics of hedge funds?
A. Hedge funds are regulated pooled investments restricted to using derivatives and leverage for hedging purposes only.
B. Hedge funds are unregulated and have a flexible investment mandate allowing short-selling, derivatives use, and leverage.
C. Hedge funds are strictly regulated and can only invest in publicly traded securities.
D. Hedge funds are required to follow traditional long-only equity investment strategies.
Answer: B
Explanation: Hedge funds are lightly regulated investment pools that have great flexibility in their investment strategies, including short selling, the use of derivatives for leverage, and arbitrage.
2. When combining alternative investments into a traditional portfolio, which of the following is least likely to apply?
A. Increased portfolio diversification
B. Improved liquidity
C. Higher risk-adjusted returns
D. Access to specialized investment strategies
Answer: B
Explanation: Alternative investments are typically illiquid compared to traditional assets, which can reduce a portfolio’s overall liquidity, not improve it.
3. Which of the following is an accurate challenge faced by hedge funds related to short sales?
A. Short sales must be fully collateralized by the manager at all times.
B. Hedge funds must acquire physical possession of securities sold short.
C. The risk of a short squeeze can increase significantly in thinly traded markets.
D. Hedge funds are not permitted to engage in short selling under most regulatory regimes.
Answer: C
Explanation: A short squeeze occurs when a fund has difficulty covering its short positions due to a lack of available securities, which can happen in illiquid markets.
4. Which of the following best explains why traditional mean-variance optimization models are inadequate for alternative investments?
A. Traditional models assume a normal distribution of returns, while alternative investments often have skewed or kurtotic returns.
B. Alternative investments typically follow a linear distribution of returns.
C. Mean-variance optimization can only be used for equities and bonds.
D. Most alternative investments do not offer any historical performance data to support optimization.
Answer: A
Explanation: Traditional mean-variance models assume normally distributed returns, which do not apply to alternative investments that often exhibit skewness and kurtosis in their return distributions.
5. What is the main purpose of gate provisions in alternative investments?
A. To ensure alternative investment funds can be liquidated at any time.
B. To limit the manager’s ability to increase fund leverage.
C. To restrict redemptions during periods of market stress to avoid forced asset sales.
D. To prevent alternative investment managers from taking excessive short positions.
Answer: C
Explanation: Gate provisions limit redemptions to prevent the fund from having to sell illiquid assets at depressed prices during periods of high withdrawal activity.
6. What is the most common structure for private market funds?
A. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
B. Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)
C. Limited Partnership
D. Mutual Fund Corporation
Answer: C
Explanation: Private market funds are typically structured as limited partnerships, where a general partner manages the investments, and limited partners provide the capital.
7. Which of the following risks is most associated with the use of leverage in alternative investments?
A. Financing risk
B. Short squeeze risk
C. Counterparty risk
D. Pricing risk
Answer: A
Explanation: Financing risk refers to the risk that borrowing costs will increase or leverage will be reduced or called in, impacting leveraged funds like hedge funds.
8. How do managed futures funds typically make investment decisions?
A. Using fundamental analysis of economic indicators
B. By executing discretionary trades based on market sentiment
C. Using a systematic approach based on technical analysis and statistical models
D. Investing exclusively in equities and bonds with no derivatives
Answer: C
Explanation: Managed futures funds generally use a systematic approach based on technical and statistical analysis of price and volume information to make trading decisions.
9. Which of the following is a primary benefit of including commodities in a diversified portfolio?
A. High correlation with equities and bonds
B. Ability to generate regular income through dividends
C. Diversification benefits due to negative correlation with traditional assets
D. Stability and low volatility relative to traditional asset classes
Answer: C
Explanation: Commodities tend to have a negative correlation with equities and bonds, making them useful for portfolio diversification, although they are generally volatile and do not provide regular income.
10. What is the most significant drawback of private equity investments?
A. High transparency
B. Daily liquidity
C. High illiquidity and long investment horizon
D. Minimal due diligence requirements
Answer: C
Explanation: Private equity investments are typically illiquid, with long investment horizons and minimal exit opportunities until the investment matures.
11. What is the primary goal of performance attribution in alternative investments?
A. To determine the exact market value of illiquid assets
B. To analyze the sources of a fund’s return relative to benchmarks
C. To measure the liquidity of alternative assets
D. To assess the correlation of a fund’s performance with equities
Answer: B
Explanation: Performance attribution seeks to identify the various sources of a fund’s return by breaking down performance into different components and comparing them to benchmarks.
12. Which of the following best describes the “lockup” period in hedge funds?
A. The time during which a hedge fund manager cannot take short positions
B. The period during which investors are unable to redeem their investment
C. The phase when hedge fund investments are publicly traded
D. The period during which hedge funds cannot use leverage
Answer: B
Explanation: A lockup period refers to the initial timeframe during which hedge fund investors are not allowed to redeem their investments, often lasting several years.
13. Which of the following represents the biggest challenge in pricing assets within private market funds?
A. Lack of daily market trading and independent pricing
B. High transaction costs in public markets
C. Easy access to benchmark indices
D. High frequency of portfolio turnover
Answer: A
Explanation: Private market assets do not trade on public markets, making it difficult to obtain daily prices or rely on independent valuations.
14. What is the purpose of a clawback clause in private market partnerships?
A. To recover fees paid to the general partner in case of poor fund performance
B. To ensure all funds are distributed to limited partners at the end of the partnership
C. To enforce transparency in the use of derivatives
D. To limit the general partner’s ownership stake
Answer: A
Explanation: A clawback clause ensures that general partners do not receive excess fees if the overall fund underperforms, by allowing the limited partners to recover a portion of the carried interest.
15. What differentiates REITs from traditional real estate investments in a portfolio context?
A. REITs offer less liquidity than physical real estate
B. REITs provide investors with more stable returns and less volatility
C. REITs are publicly traded and offer more liquidity and diversification
D. REITs do not offer any exposure to property markets
Answer: C
Explanation: REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) are publicly traded, offering more liquidity and the ability to diversify across different real estate sectors and properties.
16. Why is transparency risk a major concern in hedge funds?
A. Hedge funds are required to disclose all positions daily.
B. Limited regulatory oversight means investors may not fully understand the fund’s holdings and strategies.
C. Hedge funds cannot invest in non-public markets.
D. Hedge fund returns are required to match index benchmarks, making transparency irrelevant.
Answer: B
Explanation: Hedge funds are often less transparent than traditional investments, creating risks for investors who may not fully understand the underlying positions, strategies, or risks involved.
17. Which of the following is an example of an indirect commodity investment?
A. Purchasing physical gold bars
B. Buying shares in a gold mining company
C. Purchasing land for farming
D. Trading livestock futures
Answer: B
Explanation: Buying shares in a gold mining company is an indirect investment in commodities, as the company’s performance is tied to the price of gold, but the investor does not directly hold the commodity.
18. How does manager risk affect alternative investments differently than traditional investments?
A. Manager risk is less important in alternative investments.
B. Alternative investments often depend more heavily on the skill of the manager.
C. Traditional investments are more affected by manager turnover.
D. Manager risk is mitigated by high regulatory oversight in alternative funds.
Answer: B
Explanation: Manager risk is often more significant in alternative investments, where the strategies and success of a fund are highly dependent on the manager’s expertise and decision-making.
19. What type of alternative investment strategy is most likely to include the use of leverage and derivatives?
A. Private equity
B. Real estate
C. Hedge funds
D. Commodities
Answer: C
Explanation: Hedge funds frequently use leverage and derivatives as part of their strategies to enhance returns or hedge risks.
20. What is the key risk associated with investing in illiquid alternative investments like private equity?
A. High transaction costs
B. Inability to quickly sell investments in secondary markets
C. Lack of transparency in public reporting
D. Restrictions on the use of leverage
Answer: B
Explanation: Private equity and other illiquid investments may not have a readily available secondary market, making it difficult for investors to exit their positions quickly.
21. Which of the following statements about commodities is true?
A. Commodities provide high income in the form of dividends and interest.
B. Commodities are negatively correlated with inflation.
C. Commodities can offer diversification benefits due to their low correlation with equities and bonds.
D. Commodities are easily valued using discounted cash flow models.
Answer: C
Explanation: Commodities tend to have low or negative correlations with equities and bonds, making them useful for diversification. They do not provide dividends or interest and are difficult to value using traditional models.
22. Which of the following describes a potential downside of side letter agreements in hedge funds?
A. They reduce the liquidity of the entire fund.
B. They create unequal treatment of investors, which may benefit large investors over smaller ones.
C. They prevent the fund from using leverage.
D. They increase transparency across all investors.
Answer: B
Explanation: Side letter agreements can offer favorable terms to large or early investors, potentially creating unequal treatment between different investor groups.
23. Why might performance attribution be challenging in a fund with both public and private market investments?
A. Public markets have fewer price fluctuations than private markets.
B. Private investments do not have reliable pricing data, making it difficult to accurately assess their contribution to returns.
C. Public investments cannot be valued regularly.
D. Private investments are typically short-term, making their impact negligible.
Answer: B
Explanation: Private market investments often lack reliable, independent pricing data, complicating the performance attribution process by introducing subjectivity into valuations.
24. What is the purpose of an offering memorandum in an alternative investment fund?
A. To comply with government regulations requiring full public disclosure.
B. To provide a prospectus for retail investors.
C. To detail the fund’s investment strategies and risks to accredited investors.
D. To offer daily pricing and liquidity information to all investors.
Answer: C
Explanation: An offering memorandum is a legal document used to explain the investment strategies, risks, and terms of an alternative investment fund to accredited investors, often in lieu of a full prospectus.
25. Which of the following is an advantage of investing in hedge funds compared to mutual funds?
A. Hedge funds are highly liquid and can be redeemed daily.
B. Hedge funds often aim for absolute returns, regardless of market conditions.
C. Hedge funds are subject to strict regulatory oversight.
D. Hedge funds have lower fees than mutual funds.
Answer: B
Explanation: Hedge funds often aim to generate positive returns in all market conditions, whereas mutual funds typically aim for relative performance against benchmarks.
26. Which unique risk is most likely associated with private market funds?
A. Lack of access to margin accounts
B. Counterparty risk due to frequent trading
C. Illiquidity due to long investment horizons and limited exit opportunities
D. High correlation with traditional asset classes
Answer: C
Explanation: Private market funds typically have long investment horizons, and investors face illiquidity due to the lack of exit opportunities in the short term.
27. How can the income tax implications of alternative investments complicate their appeal to investors?
A. Alternative investments are typically exempt from taxation.
B. Some alternative investments generate income that is taxed at higher rates than capital gains.
C. All alternative investments are subject to capital gains tax only.
D. Investors are not required to report income from alternative investments.
Answer: B
Explanation: Alternative investments may generate income that is taxed at higher rates than capital gains, making them less attractive to certain investors depending on their tax situation.
28. What is the potential benefit of using managed futures in a diversified portfolio?
A. Reduced exposure to commodities
B. Increased exposure to long-only equity positions
C. Access to global markets and the ability to profit in both rising and falling markets
D. Strict focus on real estate markets
Answer: C
Explanation: Managed futures provide exposure to global markets and can profit in both rising and falling markets through the use of derivatives.
29. What is a unique feature of private real estate investments compared to REITs?
A. Higher correlation with equities
B. Ability to provide daily liquidity
C. Direct ownership of real property with potentially greater tax benefits
D. Immediate access to capital markets
Answer: C
Explanation: Private real estate investments involve direct ownership of physical property, often offering more favorable tax treatment than REITs but less liquidity and access to capital markets.
30. Which of the following is a reason alternative investments may offer improved portfolio diversification?
A. They are subject to the same risks as equities and bonds.
B. They tend to have low correlations with traditional asset classes, reducing overall portfolio risk.
C. They are traded in public markets, increasing market efficiency.
D. They provide immediate liquidity, reducing the risk of loss.
Answer: B
Explanation: Alternative investments generally have low correlations with traditional assets like stocks and bonds, which can improve diversification and reduce overall portfolio risk.
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Here are another set of 30 complex and challenging multiple-choice questions, along with their answers and explanations, to further test your understanding of alternative investments.
1. Which of the following factors most complicates the performance benchmarking of hedge funds?
A. Hedge funds are required to report daily returns.
B. Hedge funds frequently use passive index strategies.
C. Hedge funds employ varying strategies, making it difficult to compare them to standard benchmarks.
D. Hedge funds are highly correlated with the S&P 500 index.
Answer: C
Explanation: Hedge funds employ diverse and often complex strategies, making it difficult to compare their performance to standardized benchmarks like the S&P 500 or traditional mutual funds.
2. What is the main reason alternative investment managers face challenges with the traditional mean-variance framework?
A. Mean-variance analysis requires a constant standard deviation for all asset classes.
B. Most alternative investments exhibit non-normal return distributions, invalidating traditional optimization techniques.
C. Mean-variance analysis only applies to public equities and bonds.
D. It is impossible to measure volatility for alternative investments.
Answer: B
Explanation: Most alternative investments have non-normal return distributions (e.g., skewness and kurtosis), making traditional mean-variance models inadequate for optimizing portfolios that include alternative assets.
3. Which of the following best describes the concept of a "high water mark" in hedge fund compensation structures?
A. A mechanism that limits the amount of leverage a hedge fund can use.
B. A minimum fund value that must be reached before the fund manager can charge performance fees.
C. A regulation requiring hedge funds to disclose all positions to investors.
D. A system that guarantees investors a minimum return regardless of performance.
Answer: B
Explanation: A high water mark ensures that a hedge fund manager can only charge performance fees after the fund has recouped any prior losses and reached a new peak in its net asset value.
4. Which risk is most likely to affect hedge funds during periods of high volatility when their leverage positions are called in by lenders?
A. Counterparty risk
B. Financing risk
C. Market risk
D. Liquidity risk
Answer: B
Explanation: Financing risk arises when hedge fund lenders demand repayment or increase borrowing costs during market stress, forcing the fund to liquidate positions at unfavorable prices.
5. What is the primary benefit of using alternative investments like private equity in a diversified portfolio?
A. Enhanced daily liquidity and ease of exit
B. Access to public market opportunities
C. Low correlation with traditional asset classes, offering diversification benefits
D. Lower fees compared to mutual funds
Answer: C
Explanation: Private equity and other alternative investments generally have low correlations with traditional asset classes, providing strong diversification benefits to a portfolio.
6. In a private equity limited partnership, who is typically responsible for managing the fund's investments and operations?
A. The limited partners
B. The investment advisory board
C. The general partner
D. The limited liability partner
Answer: C
Explanation: The general partner in a private equity limited partnership manages the fund’s investments and operations, while the limited partners contribute capital but do not take an active role in management.
7. Which of the following is a significant challenge in managing the liquidity risk in real estate investments?
A. Real estate properties can be sold quickly at market prices in any economic condition.
B. Real estate is inherently illiquid due to long transaction periods and large capital requirements.
C. Real estate investments are highly regulated, making them liquid.
D. The real estate market has low volatility, reducing liquidity risk.
Answer: B
Explanation: Real estate is considered illiquid because selling a property often requires significant time, and transaction costs are high, especially in weak market conditions.
8. Which of the following is the best explanation for why hedge funds often use absolute return strategies?
A. They seek to outperform specific indices, like mutual funds.
B. They aim to generate positive returns under any market condition, rather than being tied to benchmarks.
C. They are required to limit their returns to match inflation rates.
D. They focus on low-risk, fixed-income investments.
Answer: B
Explanation: Hedge funds typically follow absolute return strategies, aiming to generate positive returns regardless of market direction, unlike mutual funds, which are often tied to specific benchmarks.
9. Which of the following best explains the role of commodities in a diversified portfolio?
A. Commodities tend to have high positive correlations with both equities and bonds.
B. Commodities can serve as a hedge against inflation and provide diversification benefits.
C. Commodities provide regular income streams through dividends and interest payments.
D. Commodities are always less volatile than equities.
Answer: B
Explanation: Commodities often have low correlations with traditional asset classes like stocks and bonds and can serve as a hedge against inflation, providing diversification benefits.
10. Which of the following is an accurate description of a managed futures fund?
A. It is a type of hedge fund that focuses exclusively on equity markets.
B. It invests in global futures markets, including commodities and financial instruments, using systematic trading strategies.
C. It is a passive index fund designed to track the performance of the futures market.
D. It only invests in physical assets like real estate and infrastructure.
Answer: B
Explanation: Managed futures funds invest in global futures markets, including commodities, currencies, and financial futures, often using systematic trading strategies based on technical analysis.
11. Why might institutional investors be particularly interested in alternative investments like private equity and hedge funds?
A. These investments offer daily liquidity, which is essential for institutional portfolios.
B. Alternative investments provide specialized strategies that may be unavailable in traditional public markets.
C. Institutional investors are required by law to allocate a portion of their portfolios to alternative investments.
D. These investments have low fees and are highly transparent.
Answer: B
Explanation: Alternative investments like private equity and hedge funds offer specialized strategies (e.g., leverage, arbitrage, private deals) that are not available in traditional public markets, attracting institutional interest.
12. Which of the following is most likely to be a limitation when conducting performance attribution for private equity investments?
A. Private equity funds do not report any returns at all.
B. Private equity investments are difficult to value due to their illiquid nature and lack of transparent pricing.
C. Private equity investments are highly correlated with mutual funds.
D. Private equity returns are directly tied to daily market performance.
Answer: B
Explanation: Private equity investments are difficult to value due to their illiquid nature and lack of transparent pricing, making performance attribution more challenging than for publicly traded investments.
13. How does counterparty risk most commonly manifest in hedge fund strategies involving derivatives?
A. The counterparty defaults on delivering the underlying asset of a derivative contract.
B. The hedge fund manager fails to properly hedge portfolio risks.
C. The hedge fund’s net asset value (NAV) is overstated due to inaccurate pricing of derivatives.
D. The hedge fund is unable to meet redemption requests due to a short squeeze.
Answer: A
Explanation: Counterparty risk in hedge funds involving derivatives occurs when the counterparty defaults and is unable to fulfill its obligations under the terms of a derivative contract.
14. Which of the following is a key feature of clawback provisions in private equity funds?
A. They allow general partners to exit the partnership early without penalty.
B. They require general partners to return excess profits if the fund underperforms over its life.
C. They prevent limited partners from selling their shares.
D. They ensure that all investors can redeem their shares at any time.
Answer: B
Explanation: Clawback provisions ensure that general partners return excess profits if the fund’s overall performance declines, protecting the interests of the limited partners.
15. Why are alternative investments like private equity often less liquid than public market investments?
A. Private equity investments are subject to daily regulatory filings.
B. Private equity involves larger capital outlays and longer holding periods, with few exit opportunities.
C. Private equity funds offer immediate redemption options, making them more liquid.
D. Private equity funds are generally required to invest in government bonds.
Answer: B
Explanation: Private equity investments are typically larger, involve longer holding periods, and offer few exit opportunities, making them significantly less liquid than public market investments.
16. Which of the following is a primary reason that digital assets are considered an emerging alternative asset class?
A. Digital assets are fully regulated by all global financial authorities.
B. Digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, offer new investment opportunities outside traditional markets and are seen as a hedge against fiat currency inflation.
C. Digital assets have daily liquidity and low volatility.
D. Digital assets provide guaranteed returns and low-risk investments.
Answer: B
Explanation: Digital assets like cryptocurrencies are considered an emerging asset class due to their decentralization, potential as a hedge against inflation, and investment opportunities outside traditional markets, though they remain volatile.
17. Which of the following best explains why hedge fund strategies may involve higher fees than mutual funds?
A. Hedge funds are more regulated and must comply with stricter reporting requirements.
B. Hedge fund managers often charge both a management fee and a performance fee based on returns generated.
C. Hedge funds must maintain a cash reserve at all times.
D. Hedge funds are required to distribute dividends and interest to investors.
Answer: B
Explanation: Hedge funds often charge both a management fee (typically 2%) and a performance fee (commonly 20% of profits), which can lead to higher overall fees compared to mutual funds.
18. Which of the following is a common feature of real estate investment trusts (REITs) that distinguishes them from private real estate investments?
A. REITs are highly illiquid and cannot be traded on public exchanges.
B. REITs are publicly traded and offer more liquidity and diversification than private real estate investments.
C. REITs require a minimum investment of $1 million, while private real estate does not.
D. REITs are only available to institutional investors.
Answer: B
Explanation: REITs are publicly traded on exchanges, making them more liquid and accessible compared to private real estate investments, which tend to be less liquid and involve larger capital commitments.
19. Which of the following is a key risk associated with digital assets such as cryptocurrencies?
A. They have limited exposure to market volatility.
B. Their prices are highly stable due to government backing.
C. They are subject to extreme price volatility and regulatory uncertainty.
D. They offer guaranteed returns if held for a long period.
Answer: C
Explanation: Digital assets like cryptocurrencies are known for extreme price volatility and regulatory uncertainty, making them a risky alternative investment.
20. Which of the following is a primary risk associated with the use of derivatives in hedge fund strategies?
A. Derivatives are always priced accurately and pose no risk to hedge funds.
B. Hedge funds face liquidity risk if they are unable to meet margin calls on derivative positions.
C. Hedge funds can only use derivatives for long-term, conservative investments.
D. Hedge funds are not allowed to use derivatives for speculative purposes.
Answer: B
Explanation: Hedge funds may face liquidity risk if they are unable to meet margin calls on their derivative positions, potentially leading to forced liquidations at unfavorable prices.
21. What is the key advantage of investing in private equity funds over hedge funds in terms of investor objectives?
A. Private equity funds guarantee daily liquidity.
B. Private equity funds focus on long-term growth through ownership stakes in companies, whereas hedge funds focus on short-term trading strategies.
C. Private equity funds are risk-free investments with guaranteed returns.
D. Private equity funds are subject to strict government regulations, reducing risk.
Answer: B
Explanation: Private equity funds focus on long-term growth through acquiring ownership stakes in private companies, whereas hedge funds typically focus on more liquid, short-term trading strategies.
22. Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between commodities and inflation?
A. Commodities tend to have a positive correlation with inflation, making them an effective inflation hedge.
B. Commodities are negatively correlated with inflation and lose value during inflationary periods.
C. Commodities provide regular income through dividends, which helps protect against inflation.
D. Commodities do not react to inflationary pressures in the market.
Answer: A
Explanation: Commodities are often positively correlated with inflation, as their prices tend to rise when inflation increases, making them an effective hedge against inflation.
23. What is the primary benefit of fund-of-funds hedge fund structures?
A. They provide direct investment in individual hedge funds, reducing complexity.
B. They offer instant liquidity to investors at no additional cost.
C. They provide diversification across multiple hedge funds and strategies, reducing single-manager risk.
D. They only invest in publicly traded securities, offering transparency.
Answer: C
Explanation: A fund-of-funds structure provides diversification by investing in multiple hedge funds with varying strategies, which reduces the risk of being overly exposed to a single manager or strategy.
24. Which of the following is a key limitation of REITs compared to direct real estate investments?
A. REITs provide greater exposure to price volatility due to their public market listing.
B. REITs do not allow investors to benefit from real estate price appreciation.
C. REITs offer higher transaction costs compared to private real estate deals.
D. REITs have longer holding periods than direct real estate investments.
Answer: A
Explanation: Because REITs are publicly traded, they are subject to market price volatility, which may not affect direct real estate investments in the same way.
25. Why is "black box pricing" a concern in some hedge fund strategies?
A. It involves using proprietary models that are not transparent, potentially leading to incorrect asset valuations.
B. It ensures full transparency of all pricing methodologies to investors.
C. It limits the use of leverage in hedge fund strategies.
D. It provides daily liquidity for investors.
Answer: A
Explanation: "Black box pricing" refers to the use of proprietary, non-transparent models for valuing assets, which can lead to concerns over the accuracy and reliability of the fund's reported net asset values (NAV).
26. What is the main reason investors might choose a managed futures fund over other alternative investments?
A. Managed futures funds are always less risky than hedge funds.
B. Managed futures funds offer low-cost exposure to global equity markets.
C. Managed futures funds provide exposure to global financial and commodity markets through futures, offering diversification and the ability to profit from rising or falling prices.
D. Managed futures funds guarantee capital preservation.
Answer: C
Explanation: Managed futures funds provide access to global financial and commodity futures markets and can profit from both rising and falling markets, making them attractive for diversification.
27. Which of the following best explains why private equity funds often impose lockup periods?
A. To ensure daily liquidity for investors.
B. To provide flexibility in selling off assets during market downturns.
C. To give the general partner time to invest capital and improve company value before investors can redeem their shares.
D. To limit the use of leverage in the fund.
Answer: C
Explanation: Lockup periods in private equity funds are imposed to give the general partner time to deploy capital, improve the value of the portfolio companies, and execute long-term strategies before investors can request redemptions.
28. Which of the following is most likely to contribute to pricing risk in hedge funds?
A. Investments in highly liquid public markets
B. Regular reporting of net asset value (NAV)
C. Holding illiquid or difficult-to-value securities
D. Use of government-backed securities only
Answer: C
Explanation: Hedge funds that hold illiquid or difficult-to-value securities face pricing risk because the lack of transparent, market-based valuations can lead to incorrect NAV calculations and mispricing of fund assets.
29. Which of the following strategies is commonly associated with private equity funds?
A. Long-only equity investments in public companies
B. Leveraged buyouts and venture capital investments
C. Short selling of publicly traded stocks
D. Currency arbitrage
Answer: B
Explanation: Private equity funds typically engage in strategies such as leveraged buyouts (LBOs) and venture capital investments, which involve acquiring and managing private companies.
30. What is the primary risk associated with investing in private real estate compared to REITs?
A. Private real estate has lower tax advantages.
B. Private real estate tends to be more liquid than REITs.
C. Private real estate is less diversified and can be more illiquid, especially in downturns.
D. Private real estate offers lower returns than REITs.
Answer: C
Explanation: Private real estate investments tend to be less diversified and more illiquid than REITs, especially during market downturns, when selling real estate can be difficult.
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