Renee Ann Breiten is a freelance finance writer and former management consultant with over 15 years of experience in business management and strategy. She earned an MBA in financial management from Exeter in 2007 and has enjoyed a variety of international business experiences, working primarily in England and Australia. Breiten's work is centered on technology, consumer trends, and investing strategies. Her writing has appeared on TheStreet, Marketwatch, Insider Monkey, Seeking Alpha and Motley Fool.
Private equity (PE) makes the business world go ‘round. It is how new companies finance early beginnings, how young companies harness growth opportunities, and can facilitate the dealings of even the largest companies. It is risky because the business may or may not...
Stop orders are one of the tools traders have to automate their transactions and limit their losses. While they are not used extensively – according to Marketwatch, such orders are used 0.2% of the time – soon they will no longer be an option for traders on the New...
Most financial advisors tell their clients to keep around 5-10 percent of their portfolios in commodities. The idea is that they act as a hedge to reduce volatility in investment portfolios. According to a 2010 study by Mercer et al. published in the American...
When it comes to investing, the smart money looks at the stock market – as well as outside of it. There is big money in alternative investments, like venture capital or other types of private equity. Alternative investments come with their own risks and requirements,...
Are you looking to “divorce” your stock broker? Are you willing to take on higher risk, a longer outlay, and some uncertainty in exchange for a potentially higher investment? If this sounds like you, private equity may be a good choice. Image via Flickr by ota_photos...
