Financial Poise

How to Evaluate Future Hedge Fund Returns Using Market Environment and Strategy Analysis

April 1, 2021
/ Investing
/ By Joe Burns

Tags: Financial Analysis,

Hedge fund performance is on the rise. Understand how markets, strategy and other factors impact future hedge fund returns.

3 Ways Investing in Hedge Funds Can Boost Portfolio Performance Based on Financial Goals

January 20, 2021
/ Investing
/ By Joe Burns

Tags: Hedge Funds,

Top tips from a hedge fund investor for investors seeking portfolio diversification or capital preservation.

Why International Startups are Attracting U.S. Venture Capitalists

January 6, 2021
/ Investing
/ By David Teten

Tags: Venture Capital,

International startups are attracting more venture capital each year, suggesting an opportunity for U.S. venture capitalists to invest abroad.

Could Owning Operational Real Estate be Your Ideal Investment?

January 5, 2021
/ Investing
/ By Tracy Treger

Tags: Real Estate,

Though higher risk than traditional investment real estate, operational real estate could offer a higher return.

Should You Invest in Comic Books? Top Tips From A Comic Book Investor

December 22, 2020
/ Investing
/ By Vincent Zurzolo

Tags: Alternative Investments, Tangible Assets,

Investing in comic books is more than liking Superman or Thor. Learn how to identify the best comic books to buy for investment.

90-Second Lesson: How Does a Private Equity Fund Work? Explaining Sponsors, General Partners and Limited Partners

December 7, 2020
/ Investing
/ By Jonathan Friedland

Tags: Financial Literacy, Private Equity,

Private equity funds can be complex. This brief guide explains the key players in PE firms, including general partners vs limited partners.

Investing in Small Businesses Is Key to Driving Economic Recovery

December 3, 2020
/ Commentary • Investing
/ By John Arensmeyer

Tags: Economy,

Investing in small businesses is crucial to innovation and economic growth. How can investors ensure entrepreneurs have enough capital?

Investing in a Real Estate Syndication: A Simple Guide

November 4, 2020
/ Investing
/ By Tracy Treger

Tags: Real Estate,

Investing in a real estate syndication allows investors with less capital, time and managerial experience to invest in a pooled fund.

What is a SAFE Note and Does It Benefit Founders and Investors Alike?

September 10, 2020
/ Entrepreneurship • Investing
/ By David M. Freedman

Tags: Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

What is a SAFE note, and why do startups and investors prefer them over convertible debt and other offered securities today?

The Basics of Convertible Debt Offerings Under Title III

August 14, 2020
/ Investing • Legal
/ By David M. Freedman

Tags: Borrowing & Lending, Raising Capital, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

Title III convertible debt offerings allow for not-yet-profitable startups to secure funding without valuation disagreements. But what about the investors?