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10 Questions for Your Private Banker - 6/04
06/01/2004
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With Vladimir Putin safely ensconced in the presidential suite for another four
years and the price of oil moving steadily higher, what are the prospects for my
investments in Russia?
Many fixed income hedge funds rely on highly leveraged
carry trades, which exploit the steepness of the yield curve. If the Federal
Reserve raises short-term rates later this year, these funds could lose a great
deal of money. What is my exposure?
Leveraged financiers are discriminating
more among the private equity houses. Since many suffered losses in the downturn
of 2000 to 2003, banks are less eager to provide credit to all comers. Are my
private equity firms of sufficient stature that they will be able to source the
debt they need? How should I evaluate the private equity firms that come to
pitch for my capital?
If I believe that long-term interest rates are set to
rise later this year, should I unwind my laddered bond portfolio strategy, or
can it continue to perform in a rising-rate environment?
Skyrocketing oil and
gas prices are taking their toll on chemical companies like DuPont. Should I
reevaluate my investment in this sector?
Japan’s fitful recovery seems to be
gaining momentum, as banks’ nonperforming loan levels stabilize and the equity
market inches higher. With the government seeking to keep the yen depressed, is
it time for me to invest in Japanese assets?
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