Learners will analyze hedge fund strategies, evaluate leverage practices, apply accounting techniques, and assess risk management tools through real-world case studies. This course equips participants with the ability to interpret fund structures, calculate NAV, measure exposures using Value at Risk (VaR), and evaluate failures like LTCM and Amaranth to strengthen modern investment practices.

Hedge Funds: Leverage, Accounting & Risk

Hedge Funds: Leverage, Accounting & Risk
This course is part of Hedge Funds Mastery: Strategies, Risk & Accounting Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by ExxonMobil
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What you'll learn
Analyze hedge fund strategies, leverage, and accounting methods.
Calculate NAV, apply VaR, and assess stress-testing outcomes.
Evaluate case studies like LTCM and Amaranth for risk insights.
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October 2025
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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
The sections on NAV calculation and fund structures were extremely insightful. I now feel much more confident interpreting hedge fund financial statements.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
The instructor was really patient, made the lesson engaging, and answered any questions.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
I really appreciated how the course combines theory with real-world case studies. Analyzing examples like LTCM and Amaranth helped me understand the real consequences of risk mismanagement.





