Free CFA Alternative Investments Practice Questions & Answers
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Question 91
A fund with high correlation to credit spreads is exposed to:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Credit cycle risk
Explanation: Credit‑sensitive strategies move with credit spreads.
Question 92
A fund with positive exposure to the USD benefits when:
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Correct answer: B — The USD appreciates
Explanation: Positive USD exposure = gains when USD strengthens.
Question 93
A fund with high correlation to VIX likely has exposure to:
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Correct answer: A — Volatility
Explanation: VIX = volatility index.
Question 94
A fund with beta of 0.8 and crisis beta of 1.5 indicates:
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Correct answer: B — Higher sensitivity in crises
Explanation: Crisis beta > normal beta = more sensitive in stress.
Question 95
A fund has: - Normal beta: 0.6 - Crisis beta: 1.2 How much higher is crisis beta?
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Correct answer: C — 0.6
Explanation: 1.2 – 0.6 = 0.6
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Correct answer: B — Amplification of gains and losses
Explanation: Leverage magnifies outcomes.
Question 101
A fund with high exposure to credit spreads is most sensitive to:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Widening or tightening of credit spreads
Explanation: Credit exposure = sensitivity to spreads.
Question 102
A fund with high exposure to interest rate risk is most affected by:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Changes in bond yields
Explanation: Interest rate risk = sensitivity to yields.
Question 103
A fund has: - Leverage = 4× - Underlying asset drops 3% Loss = ?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: D — –12%
Explanation: 4 × –3% = –12%
Question 104
A high payout ratio in a REIT (e.g., most cash flow paid as dividends) typically implies:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Less internal capital for growth investments
Explanation: Paying out most cash leaves less retained cash to fund new projects internally. B: High payout usually supports higher yield, not lower. C: High payout often increases reliance on external capital. D: No guarantee of NAV growth. Topic 4: Hedge Funds & Strategies
Question 105
A typical long/short equity hedge fund aims to:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — Take both long and short positions in equities
Explanation: Long/short equity combines long positions in perceived winners and short positions in perceived losers. A/B: Describe one-sided strategies. D: Not an equity strategy.
Question 106
An equity market neutral strategy primarily seeks to:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Eliminate net equity market exposure while exploiting stock selection
Explanation: Market neutral aims for near-zero net beta, focusing on relative value between stocks. A: Opposite of neutral. C/D: Too narrow and not defining the strategy.
Question 107
A multi-strategy hedge fund is best described as:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — A fund that allocates capital across several hedge fund strategies internally
Explanation: Multi-strategy funds run multiple strategies (e.g., equity long/short, credit, arbitrage) within one vehicle. A: Opposite. C: That’s a fund-of-funds. D: That’s passive replication.
Question 108
A fund-of-hedge-funds structure primarily offers:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Diversification across multiple hedge fund managers
Explanation: Fund-of-funds invest in multiple hedge funds, diversifying manager and strategy risk. A: Control is at underlying manager level, not investor. C: Fees are often higher (two layers). D: Risk is reduced, not eliminated.
Question 109
A long/short equity fund typically aims to:
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Correct answer: C — Profit from both rising and falling stock prices
Explanation: Long/short funds take long positions in expected winners and short positions in expected losers. A/B/D are too narrow.
Question 110
A market‑neutral equity strategy attempts to:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Eliminate net market exposure
Explanation: Market‑neutral = near‑zero beta. A/C/D do not define the strategy.
Question 111
A distressed debt hedge fund typically invests in:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Companies facing financial stress or bankruptcy
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