[SIE] 43, Alternative Investments

Open Exam Prep · Jan 20, 2026 · 3m

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - What defines a hedge fund, including its aggressive strategies and "2 and 20" fee structure. - The key differences between private equity and hedge funds, particularly the long-term investment horizon. - The nature of structured products like Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs)…