Category Archives: Hedge Funds

Forbes Markets Brief –

Posted on 23. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

To get a quick overview of the markets take a look at the Markets Brief on Forbes.  It provides news and insights on domestic and global markets.  The report also provides valuable information on earnings reports and views from analysts … Continue reading →

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Clean Technology Funding –

Posted on 16. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Venture funding in the clean technology space has significantly increased over the last quarter.  Venture capital funding hit the highest level in two years mainly due to biotech and alternative energy.  The improving IPO market will be one factor that … Continue reading →

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Private Equity Alpha –

Posted on 28. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

An article from the Dow Jones Newswire states that private equity investors bring their own alpha.  According to a study by the London Business School and HEC in Paris, private equity alpha contributed almost 5% to the performane of private equity … Continue reading →

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Three Questions For Entrepenuers –

Posted on 20. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Scott Anthony is one author who writes articles for the Harvard Business Review blogs.  A recent article on the Three Questions For Entrepenuers is particuliarly good and insightful.  Check out the article if a start-up venture is in your future or … Continue reading →

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REIT Roller Coaster –

Posted on 5. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Businessweek has an article on the fall and rise of REIT investing and makes the case for real estate investments.  The article mentions that finance markets are working better now than a year ago and that commercial real estate already … Continue reading →

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Movie Investing –

Posted on 31. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Investing in movies can be very risky but it still draws a great deal of interest.  For some investors, the value of calling yourself a movie investor can overcome the risks associated with the business.  The Wall Street Journal has a … Continue reading →

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Taxation of Carried Interest –

Posted on 26. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is a great source for information regarding the taxation of carried interest.  This is a hot button political issue that will directly impact job growth in America.  The NVCA website has important documents relating … Continue reading →

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Financial Times –

Posted on 2. February 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Financial Times is a great source of information for economic news.  The world news coverage is outstanding and currency related matters are addressed.  There are only a few newspapers with a strong circulation that incorporate geopolitical effects in their … Continue reading →

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Hedge Funds Lower Fees –

Posted on 3. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Hedge funds are starting to face reality when it comes to charging fees.  Hedge funds are starting to lower fees and attempting to lock-in investors money for a longer time period. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aV5d_zNyBLfM&refer=home … Continue reading →

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Harvard Dumps Equity Shares –

Posted on 29. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Harvard, Columbia and Duke are beating down values as they try to dump their shares in private equity funds.  Harvard has one of the largest endowments at over $36 billion and their secondary sales may overwhelm the small market segment. … Continue reading →

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Obama Market Crash –

Posted on 5. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The markets posted the biggest post-election drop ever today.  It’s really more of an Obama centered crash than other economic factors.  The increased capital gains tax and other Obama proposals are likely to cause many to flee the market before … Continue reading →

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Pickens Meets Obama –

Posted on 17. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

T. Boone Pickens has met with Obama to discuss possible energy policies.  This is similar to a meeting that he had with McCain just one week ago.  Pickens is the founder of BP Capital and is also a billionaire who helped … Continue reading →

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Double-Down On Hedge Funds –

Posted on 14. August 2008 by Jim Sutliff

States are starting to double their bets on hedge fund investments.  In recent years, hedge funds have taken a hit as have the state funds which invested in them.  An attempt to regain losses by doubling your bet on a … Continue reading →

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Commodities Bubble?

Posted on 30. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Commodities are heading for a bubble burst?  That’s what some analysts are saying after watching the sector have the best first half since 1973.  Investors should keep in mind that trading has a great deal to do with the current … Continue reading →

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Deal Journal –

Posted on 18. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Deal Journal is a Wall Street Journal blog that is well worth the RSS feed.  Deal Journal covers equity and market players with numerous posts per day. To view the blog, please click here: http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/ Jim Sutliff

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