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Life After Bonds: Non-Traditional Investing Advice for Boomers
Supporting Longevity in the Long Term People are living longer than ever before in history. Thanks to advancements in health care and an ever-increasing focus on wellness, many are living long enough to watch their great-grandchildren grow up. While this is great news, it means that people now need more funds than they ever anticipated […]
Laws of Attraction: Can Conservative Value Investors Love Venture Capital too?
Conservative Value Investor Takes a Risk A few years ago, my Harvard Business School classmate, Len Batterson, reached out to me to pitch his venture capital firm. I’d never before thought about investing in venture capital. But the background material he shared was intriguing. The funds he has led have had a great track record, […]
5 Questions Investors Should Ask Before a Private Equity Investment
For investors with the right assets, time horizon, risk tolerance and access, private equity can add meaningful diversification and return enhancement potential to a traditional portfolio.
Interested in Real Estate Investing? Start Here
Familiarize yourself with the important financial terminology used in connection with real estate investment, property operations and lending.
Auto Investment Analysis 2017: Some Experts Are Dead Wrong
My take: This may be right in the short-term, but it’s dead wrong in the medium-term and beyond. Let me explain why. 1. Rising Default Rates On Auto Subprime Loans First, a bit of context: the quote above comes from an article about rising default rates on auto subprime loans. If you are […]
How to Leverage Real Estate Investments
Should you leverage real estate investments? The answer depends on six factors, and our expert breaks down each one for you.
Real Estate Due Diligence: A simple guide for investment properties
That said, it is critical to understand that your due diligence requirements depend on the type of asset you are investing in. Here is a short list of investment property categories to consider; each comes with a unique set of inquiries necessary to fully understand its risks and opportunities.
Apples to Apples: Understanding the Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
The internal rate of return, or “IRR,” is the percentage that reflects what any individual investment is expected to yield from inception to sale. It takes into account anticipated cash flow and appreciation, as well as the time value of the capital invested.
Rethinking Hedge Fund Performance and Fees
Editor’s note: The hedge fund industry faces tough times. In September, Financial Poise reported that an increasing number of America’s biggest pension funds and endowments complained about fees and underperformance. Bloomberg weighed in on the same issue last week. Below, Caroline Rasmussen of the alternative investment platform iCapital Network explains why she believes investors still need […]
90-Second Lesson: What Is a Sponsor, GP and LP in Private Equity?
Private equity funds have several moving parts. This quick guide will help you learn ‘who’ does ‘what’ – including the fund sponsor, general partner (GP) and limited partner (LP).
