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This course is designed for investors who recognize the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios and who have a desire to understand the risk and rewards of various asset classes.

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Typically Available

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

Duration

As few as 11 weeks

Units

4.0

Current Formats

In Person

Cost

Starting at $905.00

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What you can learn.

Understand commodity futures and options, computer trading models, managed futures, commodity pools, diamonds, physical gold, and bitcoins

Measure risk, tax considerations, asset allocation and learn about data providers and trading software

About This Course

This course is designed for financial professionals and personal investors who recognize the importance of diversifying their investment portfolios and who have a desire to understand the risks and rewards of asset classes outside of the traditional categories of stocks and bonds. Instruction provides an overview of alternative investment assets, strategies and portfolio management. Topics include hedge funds, private equity, structured products/derivatives and real assets (focus on real estate). Guest lectures given by experienced financial professionals expound upon the various subjects covered.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

June 24 - September 2

Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT

Instructor:

Deshon Owens

REG#

408955

Fee:

$905.00

In Person

UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

Remote Classroom

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Notes

Elective course in the Finance Certificate. Visitors not permitted.

Deadline

No refunds after June 17, 2026

Course Requirements

Course syllabus not yet available.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Wed Jun 24, 2026

6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT