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In this article BCSF (Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) Bain Capital, with $160 billion in assets, is one of the largest private, private equity firms. Despite many of its peers going public, like TPG earlier this year, Bain has no immediate plans to join them.  John Connaughton is Bain Capital’s global head of

In this article FOUN Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 8, 2022. Source: NYSE SPACs are known to be a roundabout investment vehicle to take private companies public. Not this one. Bull Horn Holdings is merging with biotech Coeptis Therapeutics, a public company traded over the counter. The SPAC sponsors told CNBC they went for

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) can be a powerful tool for tapping your home’s equity. But it can also be risky. Here’s how a HELOC works, where to get one, and what features to look for in a good HELOC.  Key Takeaways A HELOC is a credit line secured by your home’s equity.

Caution signals are flashing on the global economy amid growing concerns of stagflation — slowing growth combined with high inflation. The World Bank slashed its global growth forecast to 2.9% for 2022 from 5.7% in 2021, warning that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has compounded the economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, and many countries now face the possibility of a

A lack of organization can harm your finances as much as being short on cash. Losing bills will lead to late fees, and not keeping track of your checking account balance can lead to overdraft fees. The following steps will help you stay on top of your financial life and save you money in the long

Accounting vs. Actuary: An Overview People with a talent for mathematical and statistical problem-solving are always in demand. Individuals with that talent might consider careers as accountants or actuaries. The skills and training needed are similar, but the focus of the work and the industries they serve are very different: Accountants create and maintain the

In this article WDAY DHR COP NVDA MRVL Workday co-founders and co-CEOs Aneel Bhusri (left) and Dave Duffield (center) applaud their company’s first trade after their IPO at the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 12, 2012. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The last week of May put our minds slightly at ease with a relief

Yes, you can invest in a master limited partnership (MLP) for your Roth individual retirement account (IRA), but you’ll need to be aware of the special tax rules on these investments. The rules become especially tricky when your MLP investment within an IRA earns more than a certain amount. Key Takeaways You can hold master

For those investors who believe that Bitcoin (BTCUSD) is likely to crash at some point in the future, shorting the currency might be a good option. The number of venues and ways in which you can short Bitcoin has multiplied with the cryptocurrency’s increasing spotlight in mainstream finance. Here are some ways that you can

Investors looking to diversify their holdings often turn to exchange traded funds (ETFs). These helpful investment vehicles hold a basket of securities and trade like stocks, thus providing a speedy, efficient option for investors looking to balance their portfolios. ETFs are also an excellent way to track the S&P 500 Index, a market-capitalization-weighted index of the

Chase Coleman, founder of Tiger Global Management LLC Amanda L. Gordon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chase Coleman’s Tiger Global Management suffered huge losses in May amid a tech-driven sell-off, making the hedge fund’s tough 2022 even worse. The growth-focused flagship fund at Tiger Global tumbled 14.3% in May, bringing its 2022 losses to over

Rates across mortgage types were mixed Wednesday, but the 30-year average rose for a second day, adding almost two-tenths of a point since Monday. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked higher Wednesday, tacking on another five basis points to add to Tuesday’s 14-point jump. But at 5.42%, the average still sits

Whether the field is technology, letters, interior design, finance, or broadcasting, LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs are blazing the trail for future generations. Here, we present the most successful entrepreneurs in their fields. Key Takeaways David Geffen tops the list with a net worth of $11.7 billion. The record company owner has also given away millions. There are

In this article MS Countries like the U.S. and U.K. are grappling with inflation that has risen to multi-year highs as the Ukraine war has caused energy prices to spike and food prices to rise. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images Talk of a recession is heating up, with Wall Street veterans flagging the

I’m seeing a lot of artificial influences on the economy right now, including low interest rates and the statements made by Fed officials and various politicians. It can be hard to keep track of all that noise, not to mention the company-specific specific news that may affect the investments in your portfolio. It’s for that

Did you know that there have been several recessions in the U.S. since the Great Depression? It may come as a surprise, especially when you see these events covered in the media as one-time horrors. Key Takeaways A recession is a period of economic slowdown, often defined as two periods of consecutive GDP contraction. There

In statistics, a relative standard error (RSE) is equal to the standard error of a survey estimate divided by the survey estimate and then multiplied by 100. The number is multiplied by 100 so it can be expressed as a percentage. The RSE does not necessarily represent any new information beyond the standard error, but

We can’t prevent the unexpected from happening, but sometimes we can protect ourselves and our families from the worst of the financial fallout. Many types of insurance are available, but nobody wants to spend more than they really need to. Selecting the right type and amount of insurance must always be based on your specific

Par Value Stock vs. No-Par Value Stock: An Overview A share of stock in a company may have a par value or no-par value. These categories are both pretty much a historical oddity and have no relevance to the stock’s price in the market. The par value, or face value, is the stated value per

The early part of the 2000s was a godsend for many consumers. Credit flowed with relative ease, making it nearly impossible to be declined for a loan, credit card, or mortgage. Subprime loans were rampant, giving investors and corporations big profits, but they also helped many people live out the American dream by letting them