Dark Clouds Looming for Private Equity
When it comes to private equity investing, some recent reports tell an upbeat story. According to research firm Preqin, 178 funds reached a final close in the period from July through September, securing an aggregate $137 billion in capital raised, which was "the best...
The Short Guide to Private Equity
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...
Performing Due Diligence in Manager selection
Due Diligence consists of performing a careful, competent and thorough review of an investment, its soundness and its suitability. Due Diligence aims to identify the most appropriate funds for an investor considering various tax and legal characteristics, together...
Introduction to Private Equity
A Broad Definition Private Equity has been around a long time and is broadly considered as any privately held interest in a company, that is to say that is not publicly traded. Having said that there are now various Private Equity Firms that are publicly traded. These...
Private Equity and The J-Curve
Cash Flow profile of a Private Equity Investment The cash flow of a Private Equity investment and therefore of the the Private Equity fund investing in such securities has a negative return or cash flow during the initial years, usually during the first 3 to 5 years....