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The previous article in this series described leveraged buyouts — where a private equity firm initiates a purchase of a public company with the intention of increasing the value of that [...]

When people use the term “private equity,” they are most likely referring to buyouts.  A buyout is the process by which an investor or group of investors purchases the equity of a company in [...]

Would you rather have a pension or a 401(k)? Most people are worried about the reduction in the number of employers offering pensions. It can be comforting to have a “guaranteed” amount of income [...]

The previous post on alternative investment styles discussed directional equity investment strategies, meaning funds that attempt to provide excess returns both through stock selection and [...]