Qualified Investor

A qualified investor meets minimum net worth, income, or sophistication thresholds allowing participation in private placements and alternative investments unavailable to retail investors.

JurisdictionQualification Criteria
UAE (SCA)AED 4M+ net assets or AED 1M+ annual income
DIFC (DFSA)USD 1M+ net assets excluding primary residence
US accredited investorUSD 1M+ net worth or USD 200,000+ income
EU sophisticatedPortfolio EUR 500,000+, 10+ transactions yearly
Singapore accreditedSGD 2M+ net assets or SGD 300,000+ income
Professional investorsEntities or individuals with financial expertise
Access BenefitsInvestment Types
Private equity fundsReal estate, venture, buyout funds
Hedge fundsAlternative strategies
Private placementsDirect property, development projects
Structured productsComplex derivatives, leverage
Reduced disclosureLess prescriptive offering documents
Higher minimumsAED 1M to 50M+ typical


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Professional ClientAccredited InvestorSophisticated InvestorAlternative Investment

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