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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. Esta reseña ha sido escrita por los Primeros Reseñadores de LibraryThing. Great resource for PE and Hedge markets and how they came out of and effect global markets. Interesting to see some strategies and outcomes, along with lessons learned and how important foresight is in uncertain times.Esta reseña ha sido escrita por los Primeros Reseñadores de LibraryThing. Great read for those who have some knowledge, but will be difficult if you don't have a greater background. I think there will be a lot of skepticism depending on what perspective you come from, but the arguments do have good logic to them. I would agree with those who say Spangler does sidestep some issues, but as a MBA student and econ undergrad major, this makes a lot of sense. I think that while good, this book does miss the mark, as I think this was aimed at dispelling myths about the crisis and industry, but I don't think the people it was aimed at dispelling the myths will read this book, and if they do, are provided enough background to fully process. Esta reseña ha sido escrita por los Primeros Reseñadores de LibraryThing. One Step Ahead is not an easy book for those with no more than a passing interest in the world of hedge funds. The Prologue and the Foreword both signal an accessible, if not thorough, look at the present state of private equity / hedge fund markets, and yet there's still an expectation for the reader to be well past the Intro to Financial Markets level of knowledge. The problems faced by fund managers are compounded by the PR problems of hedge funds in general. Mistrust of Wall Street is still high, and while Timothy Spangler makes a strong case for the necessity of hedge funds—arguably one of the most efficient ways to connect investors with producers—the creation and management of such funds are inherently complex and further shrouded in secrecy by only being available to certain accredited investors. I highly doubt hedge funds will ever be regulated out of existence. Their value is too great given the innate risks. I recommend Spangler's book if only to dispel many of the myths and falsehoods surrounding this component of the financial sector. If you're looking for an introduction to the topic, I recommend looking elsewhere first. Esta reseña ha sido escrita por los Primeros Reseñadores de LibraryThing. This book is aimed at explaining hedge funds and private equity firms, two financial entities most people aren't aware of or understand. There's a good reason for this: these funds constitute such risky investments that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not regulate them other than to limit them to high-stakes investors (an investor must have a minimum of $25 million in investible funds), as those people are the only ones who can afford to lose significant sums of money.Hedge funds are investment vehicles that get involved in high-risk investments: mezzanine loans (unsecured loans), foreign currency, and other "alternative" investments. The potential for failure can be high, but the rewards are also high. Private equity firms are collections of investors who pool their money to buy companies, with the intent of operating them, rehabilitating them, or repackaging them for resale. As you read Spangler's exposition you get the feeling that he's dodging real issues, as he rarely gets to the point of the discussion, but talks around points, justifying the activities involved in the two vehicles or cheerleading the people participating in them. You are never unsure of where Spangler stands; he is solidly in favor of hedge funds and private equity firms and, in particular, worships the managers who guide them. He is unabashedly unapologetic about the amount of money involved in these investments and the high salaries commanded by their managers. This book is clearly aimed at defending the 1% - the richest Americans. This book is going to be inaccessible to the average reader; one needs familiarity with investing, government regulation of financial enterprises, and the alternative means of making money besides stocks and bonds. An understanding of contracts, fiduciary responsibilities, and corporate management is also helpful. While Spangler does discuss and explain everything, his exposition is not always the clearest. The book has a clear bias. I do not recommend. Esta reseña ha sido escrita por los Primeros Reseñadores de LibraryThing. One Step Ahead: Private Equity and Hedge Funds After the Global Financial Crisis by Timothy Spangler is a non-fiction book focusing on the mysteries of finance which seem to evade the layman.One Step Ahead: Private Equity and Hedge Funds After the Global Financial Crisis by Timothy Spangler is one of those books I always wanted to read but couldn’t find. Mr. Spangler offers a very informative, high level, information about alternative investments in a most readable way. The book is dense, choke full of information for people like me, those who not just enough to cause damage before being stripped naked by Wall Street sharks. While I do not intend, nor do I have the funds, to invest in hedge funds or private equity, it is an interesting subject. The section which I found the most interesting was about taxes and why the income made from investments is taxed at a much lower rate from income earned by actually working. Mr. Spangler argued both positions quite clearly, I did not change my mind, but I certainly understand the other side of the argument much better. The author did change my mind about thinking that the whole private equity financial system is based on stealing money from the middle class, he does delve into that perception as well and admits that those financial industries do have a big PR problem. Mr. Spangler talks about the structure of the funds, the operations of both private equity and hedge funds, as well as their role in the 2008 financial crisis. The author also discusses financial regulations, laws and enforcement (or lack thereof) and the issues with them (can you say “Congress”?). This book has a lot of high quality, helpful financial information, yet it is very readable. The author does not vilify, nor defend bad behavior. The author presents the facts about these financial vehicles, both the contributions to society as well as the theft and other shenanigans. I got this book for free For more reviews and bookish posts please visit: http://www.ManOfLaBook.com sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
Never has there been such an appetite and desire to understand the financial institutions that govern us. But despite dominating international headlines, alternative investment vehicles including private equity and hedge funds remain elusive with few able to explain their success. In this accessible and timely study, award-winning writer Timothy Spangler explains how funds are structured to function outside of the rules that restrict other financial organizations. Designed to adapt and react to new conditions, they have thrived since the financial downturn, despite new laws and robust regulations. From start-ups to complex venture capital firms, this is the essential, no-nonsense guide to how hedge funds drive growth and influence markets. Staying one step ahead of the lawmakers, they continue to be significant players in both public and private sectors the world over. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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