A plain-English introduction to private credit: what it is, why it grew after 2008, who borrows, lends and invests, how a private loan is priced and protected, and how lenders lose money.
14 lessons 3.9 hours
A plain-English introduction to private equity: how funds work, who invests, how buyouts are financed and improved, and how performance is measured.
13 lessons 3.8 hours
A plain-English introduction to hedge funds: what they are, the main strategies, how short selling, leverage and fees work, and how investors judge liquidity, performance and risk.
13 lessons 3.8 hours
How private loans are run and accounted for: the agent's role, interest calculations, OID and PIK accounting, non-accrual loans, and how a credit fund's NAV, incentive fees and investor reports are produced.
11 lessons 3.1 hours