Andrew Stolz

AUGUST 5, 2020

If an investor moves money from the risk-free asset into the stock market, they should expect to earn a return in excess of the risk-free rate, what is called an equity risk premium. Investments are exposed to two types of risk: systematic and unsystematic. What Impacts the Capital Asset Pricing Model?

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Risk-free Rate Beta Weighted Average Cost of Capital Risk Premium 52

Valutico

AUGUST 30, 2023

Explaining Free Cash Flow: Cash flow is like the lifeblood of a business (or your personal finances). Beyond valuations, the Terminal Growth Rate is used in various areas within the realm of finance and business decision-making. These industries often experience slower growth as they reach saturation points in the market.

Terminal Value 98

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Reynolds Holding

MAY 16, 2024

The risk that a party may have to make or receive future payment(s) based on the evolution of the referenced variable is called “market risk.” This would recognize offsetting market risk – potentially with conservatism built into the model. As part of rulemaking and lower-level relief (e.g.,

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Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 25, 2023

capital markets at a higher rate than do market participants in other economies with their respective markets. For example, debt capital markets account for 80 percent of financing for non-financial corporations in the United States. The United States cannot take its remarkable capital markets for granted.

Technology 59

Technology Marketability Data Analysis Equity 59

Reynolds Holding

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

There would be no change in the capital framework for smaller firms, except that those firms with significant trading activities would be subject to the market-risk capital provisions. This new approach would include standardized risk-weights for credit, equity, operational, and credit valuation adjustment risk.

Banking 40

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Equilest

JUNE 27, 2024

Financing the Acquisition Funding Options There are several funding options available, including bank loans, private equity, and seller financing. Common pitfalls include overlooking intangible assets, underestimating operational inefficiencies, and failing to account for market risks.

Business Valuation 40

Business Valuation Intangible Assets Discounted Cash Flow Asset-based Approach 40

Reynolds Holding

AUGUST 9, 2023

Further, while US regulators initially signaled that capital levels would not be materially impacted by the Endgame Standard, the Capital Proposal is now expected to increase common equity Tier 1 (“CET1”) capital by around 16% for banking organizations subject to the Capital Proposal.

Banking 52

Banking Market Risk Marketability Finance 52

Brian DeChesare

APRIL 13, 2022

They all think they can make a fortune buying and selling stocks; in other words, they’re fans of the long/short equity strategy. When the average person thinks of hedge funds, long/short equity is often the first thing that comes to mind. Probably 90% of hedge fund stock pitches use long/short equity or related strategies.

Equity 98

Equity Start-ups Banking Marketability 98

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 28, 2024

In my last data updates for this year, I looked first at how equity markets rebounded in 2023 , driven by a stronger-than-expected economy and inflation coming down, and then at how interest rates mirrored this rebound. What is risk?

Risk Premium 121

Risk Premium Beta Start-ups Equity 121

Reynolds Holding

APRIL 21, 2022

In particular, the disclosure of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions (which capture financed emissions) and climate scenario analysis will likely be mandatory for many financial institutions. Scope 3 GHG Emissions.

Finance 45

Finance Banking Compliance Equity 45

Reynolds Holding

JUNE 8, 2023

Possible Role for Private Equity In contrast to the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, we have not yet seen private equity investors play a significant role during the recent turmoil. Some large private equity firms have said publicly that they are interested in providing capital to regional banks by buying loan assets.

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Appraiser Newsroom

JULY 5, 2022

Dr. Henry has over 20 years of diverse experience in the fields of business economics, consulting/advisory services, interest rate and market risk modeling, and government affairs. Mr. Anastasiou specializes in digital assets and decentralized finance (“DeFi”). Joseph Thompson , ASA, is a Principal at The Griffing Group.

Business Valuation 40

Business Valuation Intangible Assets Appraisal Finance 40

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

In the first five posts, I have looked at the macro numbers that drive global markets, from interest rates to risk premiums, but it is not my preferred habitat. A few years ago, I wrote a paper for practitioners on the cost of capital , where I described the cost of capital as the Swiss Army knife of finance, because of its many uses.

Risk Premium 72

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Equidam

JANUARY 24, 2025

Introduction: Why ESOP Valuations Matter Startup founders often focus on product development, market fit, and fundraisingrightly so. Yet one of the critical elements that intersects nearly all these aspects is the valuation of the companys equity. By presenting a conservative but defensible valuation, the startup can mitigate risk.

Compliance 59

Compliance Equity Fair Market Value Discounted Cash Flow 59

Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

2] Startups typically lack significant historical financial data, often operate with negative profits initially, rely heavily on private equity or venture capital rather than traditional bank loans, and face a much higher risk of failure. [1] This premium rises when perceived market risk increases. [27]

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Discounted Cash Flow Marketability Risk Premium Start-ups 52

Equidam

APRIL 22, 2025

The Purpose Across the Private Market Lifecycle Valuation is not a monolithic concept; its specific purpose and application evolve across different types of private market transactions, acting as a common language for assessing worth, albeit with different nuances depending on the context.

Discounted Cash Flow 64

Discounted Cash Flow Terminal Value Marketability EBITDA 64

Reynolds Holding

JANUARY 14, 2025

When Continental suddenly collapsed in May 1984, rather than place the bank into receivership, it was supported by an equity injection from the FDIC and a consortium of other banks, extensive borrowing from the Federal Reserves Discount Window, and a blanket guarantee on its uninsured deposits and general creditors by the FDIC.

Banking 45

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