by admin | Oct 1, 2013 | CIPM, CIPM Exam Tips & Tricks, CIPM expert, CIPM Principles, internal rate of return, IRR, performance measurement, private equity, rate of return, real estate, return measurement, SI-IRR, TSG
I have covered the steps to calculating internal rate of return in a few different posts on the blog, including here, here and here. I have also covered the steps to use the cash flow worksheets of the TI BA II Plus and the HP 12 C. You may have read the curriculum...
by admin | Sep 21, 2013 | cash basis return, CIPM, CIPM Exam Tips & Tricks, CIPM Principles, GIPS, levered return, margin return, rate of return, real estate, return measurement, time-weighted return, use of leverage
Leverage can be a confusing topic, so I figured it is worth covering in a few blog posts. In this first post, we’ll deal with return calculations for portfolios that employ leverage.Leverage is the use of borrowing, typically with an intent to amplify...
by admin | Jun 22, 2012 | alternative investments, GIPS, Global Investment Performance Standards, private equity, rates of return, real estate, risk
At this week’s European Performance Measurement Forum meeting, we touched on the subject of alternative investments. We hear this term bandied about quite a bit; so much so, that it often causes one to grimace when they hear it, because of the fear it can...
by admin | Apr 9, 2012 | CIPM, CIPM exam prep, CIPM Exam Tips & Tricks, CIPM Principles, CIPM sample questions, private equity, real estate
A Principles level candidate sent me the following question:Hi John,The CFA institute website has 15 sample questions for the principles exam on their website for anyone considering the program at the below link. Question 14 asks about GIPS private equity valuation...
by admin | Nov 15, 2011 | GIPS, Global Investment Performance Standards, real estate
The Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS(R)) require compliant firms to make certain disclosures regarding the use and extent of leverage in their portfolios (See ¶ I.4.A.13).Does this include real estate?Answer: No!Yes, real estate investing is a leveraged...
