Private Equity as an Asset Class
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (931 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470661380 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Unfairly reviled, and much misunderstood, private equity differs from all other asset classes in various important respects, not least the way in which its fund mechanisms operate, and the way in which its returns are recorded and analysed. Separate chapters have been added on growth and development capital, as well as secondary investing. The glossary has also been expanded. Newly emergent issues are considered, such as lengthening holding periods and the possible threat of declining returns. Sadly, high level asset allocation decisions are frequently made on the basis of prejudice and misinformation, rather than a proper appreciation of the facts. Particular problems, such as the need to distinguish between private equity and hedge funds, are addressed. Aimed equally at investors, professionals and busine
A well-written, comprehensive, and practical overview of the private equity field Vasiliy Zhulin Guy Fraser-Sampson does an outstanding job in introducing the world of private equity in this book. He starts off defining various concepts in this field, explaining the ways to analyze private equity returns and distinguishing between buyouts and venture capital. He follows with a comprehensive. "Provides essential info to understand investing at early stages or enjoy Shark Tank show." according to dw. As a former high level executive that invested millions for large corporations, I highly recommend this book. As a young analyst, it would have put a lot of language and details regarding the analysis or the company and managing the high level owners of companies in perspective. Worth while read. "A Decent book - Does the job" according to E. Tiemroth. This book does a competent job of giving an overview of private equity sufficient for the stated purpose of helping investors understand where it might fit in a portfolio of investments. The book won't prepare you to start your own private equity fund, but it will prepare you to fend-off investm
His introduction to private equity is stimulating reading for experts and non-experts." (Investment & Pensions Europe, June 2007). "a comprehensive attempt to get to the bottom of private equity returns over the past 15 years or so as well as being a well-written overview of the buyout and venture markets." (The Daily Telegraph, February 2007) “…the first ever book that anyone who has even a passing interest in the PE business can pick up and delve into without feeling intimidated…will appeal to even the most jaded investor.” (Banker Middle East, April 2007) “…the first textbook about private equity for investors" (Management Today, May 2007)"Guy Fraser Sampson conveys the complex specifics of private equity with some ease