The Big Picture

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you recall, back in 2018, vol Mageddon, he was on the right side of that trade, made hundreds of millions of dollars for his firm in identifying a structural problem that was about to blow up. But before I leave the teal macro, I gotta ask you about the famous Vage trade in 2018. Tell us a little bit about that trade.

Asset Management 68

Asset Management Assets Mutual Funds Bidding 68

Blackstone

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

From March 2009 when the S&P 500 traded at 13x earnings to August 2020 when it peaked at 23x, a passive investor in the market earned 16% per annum. Investment concepts mentioned in this commentary may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial position. Index Comparison.

Leveraging 52

Leveraging Banks Debt Leveraged Buyouts 52

This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In late 2018, the company raised $75 million Series C from Sequoia, arguably the top VC firm in the world. I’m a small, passive investor in The Wing, financially incentivized to want it to come back and be a wonderful working environment for both members and staff. It makes me want to quit venture capital entirely.

Startups 218

Startups Passive Investors Buyout Venture Capital 218