Investment Q&A

Q: Are you able to comment on BX, particularly the business they're in. I understand they're US and that's not really your focus but you may still be able to provide an opinion.

Q: Hi,
What is your favorite ways (stocks, ETF, Fund, etc) and current top picks to invest in Private Equity?

Q: I own some KKR, which has done well, and have been considering either purchasing more of this or investing in another alternative asset manager - possibly Blackstone Group, or Carlyle Group (CG on the Nasdaq, although I was unable to bring this up on your system). All continue to have very good runs. Does a purchase in this group make sense to you at this point? If so, is there one member of the group, or a related company, that you would recommend?

Thanks - Don

Q: There have been concerns lately over private equity valuations and ONEX's premium to NAV has shrunk. Is it late in the cycle for this co/group and what are some US comparables? Thank You.

Q: My allocation to US financials is higher than I had planned at approximately 26 to 28%. I do not HAVE to sell, not having strong ideas where to redeploy. However, subject to your input, I thought it might be prudent to sell or trim. (Selling or trimming would also provide cash reserve in case markets faint-- although 'gathering' dry powder is often counter productive). I ask your input, with reasons, on which of the following financials you would trim or let go entirely:
- WFC ; KIE (US insurance ETF) ; Lloyds Bank London (the ADR listed as LYG)
- KKR; BX (Blackstone)

I read various reports and did research. I didn’t find THAT much that I didn't like in the above. I am hoping you can tell me which ones are likely to show least total return, and why. I’d be grateful for your suggestions supported by your reasoning and any other thoughts you have. Many thanks

Q: BX.US: This is a typical private equity investor, investing where a small investor cannot go. I see they are also a subprime lender :-(
Would you put money here instead of, say BAC?
Art

Q: Note high yield -- It is mentioned in Trumps trip to Saudi Arabia

What is your outlook for stk for next 12 mo. & outlook for high dividend

Thanks ---Don

Q: OF THE 2 WHICH ONE YOU PREFER AND WHY?THANK YOU. BRAHIM

Q: Good morning! Could you please give me your thoughts on adding Blackstone Group (BX) to my RIF account? I hold mostly dividend paying low beta stocks and some bond etf's. BX has a good dividend and appears to be at a low for the year.