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Old 10-11-2008, 09:39 PM
 
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what is the difference between hedge funds, private equity firms. and investment firms?

I hear these terms thrown out there
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Old 10-11-2008, 10:09 PM
 
Location: West, Southwest, East & Northeast
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Rather than explaining what each one is...and then how they differ from one another (which would take a lot of typing), you would be better served Googling them yourself to learn what each one does and how they differ.
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Old 10-13-2008, 09:55 PM
 
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My 30 second answer:
> Hedge Funds: Like Mutual funds, but riskier and cater to the wealthy
> Private Equity: Typically buy out companies through debt and leverage
> Investment Firm: Very Generic term. You need to be more specific...
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Old 10-14-2008, 08:27 AM
 
Location: Houston, Tx
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My 30 second answer:
> Hedge Funds: Like Mutual funds, but riskier and cater to the wealthy
> Private Equity: Typically buy out companies through debt and leverage
> Investment Firm: Very Generic term. You need to be more specific...

I agree with his 30 second answer.
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Old 10-14-2008, 09:28 AM
 
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Hedge Fund
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