NAV Loans: Canary or the Gold Mine? NAV loans are the latest development in private equity. Private credit managers see NAV loans as gold mines. Private equity managers are testing the waters. LPs whose capital is at risk are on the lookout for trouble. I’ve been thinking about NAV loans and what they might mean for private equity participants
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1. Byron Wien's Life Lessons. In memory of a humble, brilliant legend, who leaves us after a full life of inquiry and insight.
2. Endowment Expectations. As the annual horse race commences, Harvard Magazine analyzes some early reported results.
3. Spotlight on Hedge Funds. Marc Rubinstein discusses 'Peak Pod,' the FT offers an example with talks of a deal between Millenium and Schoenfeld, and Neckar Value shares lessons from Renaissance's Peter Brown.
4. The Case Against Indexing. Andy Redleaf, past guest and founder of Whitebox Advisors and X-Cubed, describes his preference for credit over equities with eye-opening data about the drivers of index returns.
5. Rick Buhrnam and Paul Buser on ILTB. Former Notre Dame endowment veterans and founders of permanent capital holding company Sator Grove describe lessons from great money managers and investments rooted in love.
BONUS: A Slight Change in Plans - The Thai Cave Rescue. Maya Shankar appeared on Annie Duke's Decision Education podcast, which led to my searching for this incredible story with Dr. Richard Harris on hers.
EP.341 Dmitry Balyasny - Founder, Managing Partner, and CIO at Balyasny Asset Management, Dmitry discusses the firm's multi-strategy platform.
EP.342 Sonya Sawtell-Rickson - CIO of HESTA, Sonya offers a look at Australia's Total Portfolio Approach.
EP.344 Isaac Corre - Founder, CEO, and Portfolio Manager of Governors Lane, Isaac discusses event-driven investing.
EP.345 Raelan Lambert, John Jackson, & Erik Sebusch - This panel from Mercer alternatives gives an inside look into the firm.
S.03, EP.03 Milk Specialties Global - Founder and CEO of American Securities, Michael Fisch discusses the acquisition of Milk Specialties Global.
S.03, EP.04 Univista - Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Avance Investment Management, David Perez discusses the purchase of the niche insurer.
EP.10 Gordon Barnes - EVP and Head of the Portfolio Group on the Bain Capital Strategies Team, Gordon discusses esoteric assets.
EP.11 Maarika Paul - CFO & COO at CDPQ, Maarika discusses what sets the firm apart.
EP.343 Finny Kuruvilla - Co-CIO, founding member, and healthcare Portfolio Manager at Eventide, Finny discusses value-based investing.
EP.346 Timothy Lyne - CEO of Antares Capital, Timothy discusses three decades of private credit at the firm.
