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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? Read More
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. Read More
Alternative Assets and the “Average” 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. Read More
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. Read More
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%. Read More
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. Read More
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? Read More
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Crowdfunding Platform
How do you choose the best crowdfunding platform? For accredited investors, an equity crowdfunding site the way to go. Get tips to find the right platform. Read More
What is Private Equity? A Brief History
Private equity firms buy or seek to control private companies through financial leverage. When did it start, and how does private equity look today? Read More
What are Private Placements?
What is a private placement? Read Financial Poise’s guide to private placement types, rules and private placement memorandums. Read More