Philipp Schenk
Articles
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Effective interest rate
Anyone who takes out a loan from a bank has to pay interest. A distinction is made between the borrowing rate and the effective interest rate. The borrowing rate is used to calculate the interest i...
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Equity
Equity is the interest in a company that is held in the form of shares or other securities. Owning equity means that you are entitled to a portion of the company's assets and earnings. There are di...
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Equity Round
A capital round is a method of financing in which a company sells new shares to raise capital from investors. The money raised from the sale of these shares can be used for various purposes such as...
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Exit
In the world of investments, an "exit" refers to the process through which an investor, often a venture capital or private equity firm, generates returns on their investment. This typically occurs ...
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Investment properties
Investment properties are real estate assets acquired with the primary purpose of generating income or realizing capital appreciation. These properties are not intended for personal use but rather ...
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Investment instruments
Investment instruments are financial assets you can invest in to achieve financial goals. Common ones include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and savings accounts. Each has its own risk a...
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Payouts
In financial contexts, payouts refer to payments made by companies or investment funds to their shareholders or investors, particularly in terms of business and economics. Unlike interest payments,...
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Creditworthiness
Creditworthiness therefore refers to the credit rating and solvency of a party and is often assessed by banks, lenders and other institutions in order to assess the risk of granting a loan. This is...
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Fund of funds
A fund of funds (FoF) is an investment approach that involves holding a portfolio of other investment funds, as opposed to directly investing in separate securities. This approach can provide inves...
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Due Diligence
Due diligence (DD) is a comprehensive examination and analysis of a property, company or project that is carried out before a purchase, company acquisition or merger of companies. The technical ter...