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Get our FREE CFA Level 1 summaries: https://www.finquiz.com/cfa/level-1/summary 🏝️ Alternative Investments = Where Finance Gets Wild Hedge funds, real estate, private equity, commodities—Alt Inv is the “cool kid” of the CFA curriculum. But don’t get it twisted: this section will trip you up if you’re not ready. That’s where FinQuiz steps in. 📚 Battle-Ready Summaries – Liquidity risk? Due diligence? Fee structures? We've decoded it for you 🧩 👉 https://www.finquiz.com/cfa/level-1/summary/ 📖 Stanley Notes – Understand the real mechanics of private equity, REITs, and hedge fund strategies 🎯 👉 https://www.finquiz.com/cfa/level-1/notes/ 📐 Formula Sheet – IRR, NAV, and real estate valuation methods—tight, clean, and test-day ready 👉 https://www.finquiz.com/cfa/level-1/formula-sheet/ 🎯 Question Bank – Tackle real-style questions that blend Alt Inv theory with CFA logic traps 👉 https://www.finquiz.com/cfa/level-1/question-bank/ ⏱️ Mock Exams – Practice like it’s exam day—Alt Inv questions included 👉 https://www.finquiz.com/cfa/level-1/mock-exam/ 📦 All-in-One CFA Level 1 Access 👉 https://www.finquiz.com/cfa/level-1/ 🚀 Go Premium – Get full access, smart structure, and review tools to own Alt Inv 👉 https://www.finquiz.com/cfa-level-1-study-packages/ Introduction to Digital Assets (Module 7) – CFA® Level I (2025 & 2026) Dive into Module 7: Introduction to Digital Assets, the final segment of the CFA Level I Alternative Investments series. This comprehensive overview is aligned with the CFA curriculum and is vital for mastering Learning Module 7 (LOS a–c): Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT): Understand the financial applications of DLT and how blockchain underpins digital assets. Digital Asset Features: Discover what distinguishes digital assets from traditional classes—ownership structures, liquidity, and valuation challenges. Investment Forms & Vehicles: Explore the variety of digital asset vehicles—direct ownership, tokenized funds, exchange-traded products, and more . Risk, Return & Diversification: Analyze unique risks (volatility, regulatory, security), return drivers (innovation, adoption), and diversification potential relative to conventional assets. Who Should Watch: CFA Level I candidates preparing for 2025 or 2026 looking to master Module 7. Finance enthusiasts eager to get a solid foundation in cryptocurrency, tokenization, and DLT. Professionals seeking clarity on digital asset fundamentals and their role in diversified portfolios. Why This Lesson Matters: Fully aligned with Learning Outcomes (LOS a, b, c) specific to Module 7. Supplements CFA curriculum with modern context—crypto assets are increasingly part of investment portfolios. Presented in a clear, structured format that combines foundational theory, technology context, and investment relevance. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more CFA® Level I insights focused on Alternative Investments, including deep dives into modules 1 through 7. Timestamp Chapter 00:07 Kickoff: why digital assets matter for CFA & portfolios 00:51 What are digital assets? (crypto, tokens, NFTs) + why testable 01:23 DLT/Blockchain primer: trustless ledgers, transparency, volatility & regs 04:32 Distributed Ledger Tech (DLT) deep-dive: what it is & benefits vs limits 07:01 Core pieces of DLT: ledger, consensus, participant network 10:45 Security & smart contracts (Uniswap example) 13:02 Blockchain mechanics: blocks, hashes, adding a transaction 15:01 Consensus models: Proof-of-Work vs Proof-of-Stake (incl. energy angle) 17:42 Permissionless vs permissioned networks (+ real-world examples) 20:03 DLT recap & exam cues 21:12 Asset map: cryptocurrencies vs tokens 22:03 Cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, meme coins) & CBDCs overview 24:05 Tokens & tokenization basics 25:00 NFTs: uniqueness, royalties, hype/vol 26:00 Security tokens: digitized equity/debt/RE 26:24 Utility tokens: access/gas, not ownership 26:49 Governance tokens: protocol voting 27:29 ICOs vs IPOs (speed, risk, regulation) 29:03 Market growth & institutional interest 30:48 Digital vs traditional assets: value, validation, use as money, regulation 33:42 Investable set: Bitcoin as “digital gold” 34:15 Altcoins & smart-contract platforms (Ethereum, etc.) 34:46 Stablecoins: algorithmic vs asset-backed (use & risks) 35:30 Meme coins: speculation risk (exam ID cues) 37:01 How to invest: direct vs indirect vs tokenized real assets (overview) 38:00 Direct/on-chain: wallets, CEX vs DEX 39:50 Direct risks: fraud, key loss, whale manipulation 40:29 Indirect/off-chain: trusts, futures, ETFs, equities, crypto HFs 43:15 Tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) 44:21 DeFi & dApps: lending/borrowing/trading via smart contracts (pros/cons) 46:50 Risk/return: massive upside, extreme volatility, demand-driven pricing 50:10 Diversification: low/variable correlation; institutionalization effect 51:42 Exam focus & wrap-up (definitions, comparisons, portfolio fit)