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Sebastien's avatar

An excellent overview in the way of private equity. Business models can be very profitable at some point and make much less sense under different circumstances.

The hike of rates from 0-ish to 5% is case in point, and may drive some defaults.

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The SEC has certainly been active in trying to protect retail investors from highly risky or obscure areas of the market. It’s easy to understand why when you consider how many people dive into things like OTC stocks or certain cryptos with very little knowledge. Even with the recent green light for Bitcoin ETFs, the rest of the space is still largely a grey area for newcomers. Crowdfunding platforms have opened up access, but many don’t fully comprehend the risk-return dynamics. What’s even more obscure for the average person is private equity. Unlike traditional markets, it operates in a world of its own, often with limited disclosure. Most investors have only a faint idea of how it works or why it’s reserved for certain participants. The SEC clearly has a challenging role in trying to balance innovation with protection. At the end of the day, understanding these niches is vital before putting any hard‑earned money at risk.

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Jay Ram's avatar

Feels like every metro area has a local equivalent of See's Candies - a delightful business model, and the founder's grandchildren know it.

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Vlad Chernikov's avatar

You're extremely right. Edited.

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