As a general counsel in the Family Office space, Nate Christensen speaks on the growth of direct investing by family offices, the competitive advantages and challenges for them, and advice for family office offices and those working with them. Nate also shares thoughts on how family offices are leveraging their own edge in direct investing. Hear more from Nate in this interview with Brian Lucareli, Director of Foley Private Client Services.Download the video transcript for a summary of the conversation.
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The rapid downfall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) set off a wave of uncertainty and fear in the markets. Actions have been taken to provide relief for SVB depositors and the global markets, including the FDIC taking control of the bank. Although SVB was unique, the potential ripple effects both to the economy and the banking sector are meaningful.
Given the distress in the financial system and high-profile bank failures, many emerging companies may be asking themselves: “Why am I holding so much cash?” The Investment Company Act of 1940 may be to blame.
Three years since the inception of the COVID pandemic, market adaptation remains a work in process. Inflation and monetary policy drive daily volatility, but additional risks could arise. Despite volatility, major indices have experienced gains that are consistent with longer-term trends.
Over the last ten years, U.S. growth stocks have outperformed U.S. value stocks by an average 7.8% per year. This has led some to question the existence of the value premium. However, for U.S. investors with the appropriate risk budget, time horizon, and patience, the overweight to value stocks could help overcome a lower-return environment over the next decade.
When choosing among cash flow opportunities, from the prepayment of loan principal to various investments, investors may be best served by following a quantitative framework to maximize future returns while considering the funding and timing needs of their goals. Any strategy must balance generating greater potential returns with an investor’s behavior, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs over time.
Both successful business leadership and portfolio management depend on many similar traits, including conviction, expertise, hard work, and teamwork. But to be successful as an investor over the long run also can require some fundamental adjustments in mindset and direction. In making this transition, five recommendations are presented for those looking to build an investment framework that can be as successful and personally rewarding as building a business.
Forces are converging on private equity and compelling the industry to evolve. Adapting to the dynamic deal landscape, this eBook examines how to approach and maximize deal value at each stage of the acquisition lifecycle. Other emerging pain points and how to negotiate them include:
Venture deals have slowed down compared to the record-breaking year in 2021. However, the innovation sector continues to grow. Investors are holding a record amount of dry powder and valuation corrections are creating buying opportunities. In this report based on data collected from 139 family offices across 30 countries, see how family offices are responding to the current market volatility and take a deep dive into the expected composition of family office venture portfolios.
Families of wealth often ask for views on two related topics—how to think about philanthropy versus impact investing and how to best implement a socially and/or environmentally impactful investment strategy. While common themes transcend these topics, each is distinct and presents an opportunity by allowing families to engage in a powerful combination of both philanthropy and impact investing.