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Tricks of the Private Equity Trade


Looking for Gains in Private Equity? Tips for the Everyday Investor

More than 13% of American households now qualify to invest in private equity. Before diving in, everyday investors should be aware of a few important considerations.

Tricks of the Private Equity Trade, Part 2: Leverage

The essence of maximizing the internal rate of return (IRR) lies in the total amount of leverage contracted to finance a transaction.

Tricks of the Private Equity Trade, Part 1: Value Drivers

PE firms have a repertoire of tools at their disposal to achieve their target returns.