Alternative Investments
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Terms in Alternative Investments
A-Note
An A-note is in the highest tranche, or tier, of an asset-backed security (ABS) or other structured financial product.Ā read more
Advance-Deposit Wagering (ADW)
Advanced-deposit wagering is a form of gambling in which the bettor must fund his account before being allowed to place bets.Ā read more
Alternative Investment
An alternative investment is a financial asset that does not fall into one of the conventional investment categories.Ā read more
Amortizing Security
An amortizing security is a debt-backed investment where, unlike bonds, some principal is payed along with each interest payment, rather than at maturity.Ā read more
Auction House
A company that facilitates the buying and selling of assets, such as works of art and collectibles. Ā read more
B-Note
A B-note is the secondary tranche in a commercial mortgage-backed security that carries higher returns with higher risk.Ā read more
Bespoke CDO
A bespoke CDO is a structured financial product that a dealer creates and customizes for a specific group of investors, who then buy a tranche (portion) of it.Ā read more
Broad Index Secured Trust Offering (BISTRO)
A Broad Index Secured Trust Offering (BISTRO) was a proprietary predecessor to synthetic collateralized debt obligation structures.Ā read more
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) is a designation financial professionals can earn to show competency in analyzing non-traditional assets. Ā read more
Capital Guarantee Fund
A capital guarantee fund provides principal protection to investors, but does not guarantee any return in excess of that amount.Ā read more