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Equity multiple

Investment

Reference

Total cash returned divided by total cash invested over the hold period.

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    The planned method and timing for realising value from an investment, usually sale or refinance.

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  • Fund vintage

    The year a fund makes its first investment, used to benchmark its performance against other funds that began deploying in the same market conditions.

  • General partner (GP)

    The sponsor entity that manages a fund or deal, makes investment decisions, and bears unlimited liability; typically commits a small slice of capital alongside…

  • GP catch-up

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  • Gross yield

    Annual rental income as a percentage of price, before deducting operating costs.

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  • Hold period

    The length of time an investor plans to own an asset before selling.