Private Equity explained | FT Markets

Private equity firms have come of age since their corporate raider days and are increasingly vying for retail investors' cash. But what do they do? And what risks do investors face? John Authers, senior investment columnist, explains.

[avinashn]

Great video series by FT. Would be really helpful if you could also explain the concepts with an example rather than just explaining the terms/procedures.

[mgh]

Plus the cost to society via the capital interest loophole, probably the most egregious part

[chadyaknow]

Don't know how it's legal or good for the economy if all they do they is cut jobs so they can pay themselves as well as leave debt for the next buyer that they may not even be aware of.

[davida]

Wow this is a very negative view on PE