Performance Measurement for Alternative Investments

Chapter 1: Introduction to Alternative Investment StrategiesPart I: The Mechanics of Performance MeasurementChapter 2: The Mathematics of Return Calculation Chapter 3: Leverage and Return Chapter 4: Long-short Return Calculation Chapter 5: Calculation of Return for Swaps Chapter 6: Calculation of Return for Forwards, Futures and Options Chapter 7: Calculation of Return for CurrencyPart II: Topics in Performance Measurement for Alternative Investments

Chapter 8: SEC Regulatory Considerations

Chapter 9: NFA and CFTC Regulatory Considerations

Chapter 10: Hedge Funds Chapter 11: Private Equity Chapter 12: Real Estate Chapter 13: Treatment of Fees and Expenses Chapter 14: Benchmarking Alternative Investment Strategies Chapter 15: The Importance of Valuation Policy Appendix A: More on Continuous Compounding Appendix B: Negative NAV and Extreme Leverage