Francine Way

JULY 18, 2017

For this valuation post, I wanted to talk about a valuation method that is making its way out of academia and into the real world, a method that is gaining popularity in the world of portfolio management. Forecasting the future stock price at the end of the forecast horizon, as well as its present value.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 13, 2024

Many of these firms use debt to fund deals, and they complete bolt-on acquisitions for portfolio companies. However, they often invest using preferred stock with liquidation preferences attached to limit their downside risk (similar to VCs). They earn returns primarily from growth via acquisitions and organic sources.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

They do this by setting up entire teams (“pods”) for specific sectors, having each team learn their stocks or other securities in-depth, and then trading frequently based on catalysts and changes in investor sentiment. Beta-Neutral Portfolios: For example, if the S&P 500 goes up or down by 5%, your team’s portfolio should move by ~0%.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Firm-Specific and Process Questions – What do you think about our portfolio? So, you could mention a related job, such as strategy, finance, or business development at a portfolio company, and say that you want to return to VC at a higher level eventually. Market and Investment Questions – Which startup would you invest in?

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 19, 2023

Long-Only Hedge Fund Definition: A long-only hedge fund buys securities to earn a profit when they increase in price, and it does not bet against securities by borrowing to sell them in advance; the fund might invest in stocks, bonds, derivatives, structured products, and almost anything else.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

The firm uses passive and active strategies, often deviating from its reference portfolio based on the macro environment. You’ll also spend time supporting existing portfolio companies and reviewing their results. and supporting your Portfolio Manager ’s ideas and requests. How would you invest in Industry X?” “Why

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Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 5, 2025

Many biotech stocks are relatively uncorrelated with the broader market because they trade based on catalysts rather than GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, or consumer spending. Biotech stocks let hedge funds bet on very specific aspects of company performance. Its not just Will the drug succeed?

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