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Equity-like Returns with Debt-Level Risk: Dream or Reality?
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Equity-like Returns with Debt-Level Risk: Dream or Reality?

Equities, or stocks, have always held a strong appeal for investors and have been a fundamental component of numerous investment portfolios for valid reasons. Historically, the S&P 500 (including dividends) have yielded an impressive average return of 12.8% from 1950 to 2023. Nevertheless, this trajectory has been anything but steady, characterized by significant events such as Black Monday (which saw the Dow plummet by -22%), the Internet Bubble Crash (resulting in a -78% loss for NASDAQ), and the Great Financial Crisis (where the S&P 500 experienced a decline exceeding -20%).

For those who prefer a more conservative investment strategy, bonds present an opportunity for stability, capital preservation, and offering a consistent flow of interest payments. From 1950-2023, the 10-year treasury bond has maintained an average yield of 5.4%, providing a “calmer” investment option compared to stocks, albeit with returns around 40% lower and without the highs and lows associated with the stock market. However this doesn’t mean there hasn’t been any fluctuations in its returns.

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Navigating the World of Start-Ups: Investor Interview with Evan Shubin
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Navigating the World of Start-Ups: Investor Interview with Evan Shubin

We're thrilled to bring you another Investor Interview, featuring Evan Shubin, a seasoned investor in equities, real estate and start-ups.

In a candid conversation with our very own Chris Carsley, Evan shares his journey from graduating from Brown University to making a mark in the trade show industry. Evan also provides an in-depth look into the world of start-ups, discussing the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the successes he achieved.

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Investor Interview: Prashant Sharma
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Investor Interview: Prashant Sharma

Chris Carsley, our Chief Investment Officer, had a very candid conversation with Prashant ranging from his background and experience as a Microsoft executive, to his current investment thesis and a lot more.

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