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Are You Smarter Than a High School Dropout? Revising the Accredited Investor Definition
The SEC is considering wider access to private offerings. Does net worth equate to financial literacy, or should the accredited investor definition change?
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Unicorn Companies are Rare, So Why Do Venture Capitalists Persist?
Three out of four startups backed by venture capital fail, but VC investors continue to search for unicorn companies. What makes or breaks their success?
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90 Second Lesson: What is a Hedge Fund?
Hedge funds differ greatly from private equity funds with regard to asset class, compensation, liquidity and other factors. So, what is a hedge fund?
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How Reliable Are Private Equity Valuations?
Public information can be scarce due to SEC reporting exemptions, making private equity valuations seem unreliable. Can upgraded guidelines fix it?
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Don’t Get Emotional: The Reason for a Sluggish Average Investor Return
Why does the average investor return lag the S&P 500? Overconfident investor behavior and poor financial advising have led mutual fund investors down a bad path.
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Accredited Investor Installment 10: Private Equity, aka PE Investments
Private equity investments, aka PE investments sound like an exclusive club. But many people are elibigle for this potentially lucrative investment vehicle.
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Let Crowdfunding Fundamentals Be Your Guide
Knowing your crowdfunding fundamentals can help you decipher which crowds you want to “follow” with an investment and which are better left alone.
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90 Second Lesson – Fees and Carried Interest: Private Equity Sponsor Compensation
The distribution waterfall for private equity funds is generous to fund sponsors: after fees and carried interest, private equity compensation is over 20%.
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90 Second Lesson – Private Equity Sponsor v. Private Equity Fund
How is private equity structured? The PE industry includes private equity sponsors and financial sponsors who manage private equity funds.
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The Potential of Hedge Fund Returns: Evaluating Risk and Reward
Hedge fund returns can be big even in a bad market, but they are often risky, alternative investments. Do the benefits of hedge funds justify the risk?
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