Short selling lets investors bet against a stock, profiting when it falls in price, but how exactly does a short work? We'll discuss the process and the risks it entails in today's video!
What is private equity? What do private equity firms actually do? Why the name private equity? What companies are targeted by private equity funds? What type of strategies are used by private equity funds when investing and exiting investments? How long is the typical investment horizon of a PE investment? Which are the different fund structure private equity firms use in the US and in Europe? How are private equity companies remunarated for their investment efforts by investors? What is the typical lifecycle of a private equity fund?
What do hedge funds actually do? How do they make money? Hedge funds can be distinguished by other investment entities, as they make money out of thin air.
Friend of the brand and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management Josh Brown explains what's going on with meme stock GameStop, Reddit's Wall Street Bets, Robinhood, and hedge funds.
This interview was a dream come true. John Rogers Jr, Founder and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, the first and largest black owned investment firm. Mr. Rogers is the epitome of The Student Dream. Listen to his story and learn from him!
Lauren Simmons, an equity trader for Rosenblatt Securities, is the youngest woman to be a full-time broker in the New York Stock Exchange. She's only the second African-American female broker in the Exchange's 226-year history. According to a 2017 study by Stanford University, men comprise 75% of the wealth management field and fill more than 80% of leadership roles.
When investors are interested in buying and selling securities, they may use a brokerage firm to facilitate the transactions. Learn about the different roles of brokers and dealers and their associated fees.
