Deck 2 – Performance & Returns

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When calculating an investor's after-fee return, what fee is usually applied before the performance fee?

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The management fee is deducted first.

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What is IRR in alternative investments?

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The discount rate equating capital calls' PV to distributions' PV.

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How do smoothed returns distort appraisal of alternative investments?

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They understate volatility and overstate risk-adjusted performance.

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What does distribution mean in the alternative investment life cycle?

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Cash or proceeds are returned to investors.

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