Altegris Research Executive Receives One of First CAIA Charters

Dick Pfister, Altegris Vice President of Institutional Research & Sales, has recently been named one of the first holders of the qualification of Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). Mr. Pfister is one of 43 individuals worldwide who passed the Level II examination in July 2003.

LA JOLLA, CA (PRWEB) March 10, 2004 --- Dick Pfister, Altegris Vice President of Institutional Research & Sales, has recently been named one of the first holders of the qualification of Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). Mr. Pfister is one of 43 individuals worldwide who passed the Level II examination in July 2003.

The CAIA Association is a not-for-profit chartering association in the field of alternative investments. Its mission is to establish the CAIA designation as the definitive global standard for alternative investment professionals; enhance industry knowledge through ongoing educational
programs; promote ethical and professional conduct within the alternative investment community; and facilitate communication among industry academics and practitioners alike.

Since its inception in November 2002, the Association has received over 600 registrations and has doubled the number of candidates sitting for each successive exam. The designation of Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst demonstrates an understanding of alternative investment vehicles that involves a range of alternative investments including hedge funds, private equity, managed futures/commodities and real estate.

Altegris Investments specializes in offering high net worth individuals and institutions access to hedge funds, commodity trading advisors and managed futures products. Altegris clients currently represent a trading level of approximately US $1 billion in hedge fund and managed
futures investments.

Mr. Pfister can be reached at Altegris Investments:
Altegris Investments
800-828-5225
858-459-7040
http://www.managedinvestments.com
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