
Private Debt: Yield, Safety and the Emergence of Alternative Lending, 2nd Edition
Private Debt: Yield, Safety and the Emergence of Alternative Lending is Stephen Nesbitt’s second-edition guide to private debt investing. It covers lending strategies and vehicles across direct lending, asset-backed lending, mezzanine lending, royalties, venture debt, structured credit and specialty finance, with discussion of risks and portfolio construction.
At a glance
- Explores opportunities, risks and historical yields in private debt.
- Discusses direct lending, asset-backed lending, mezzanine lending, royalties, venture debt, CLOs and specialty finance.
- Includes discussion of Business Development Company structures and direct-loan portfolio strategy.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers multiple private-debt strategies and investment vehicles in one reference.
- Connects asset-class discussion with risk considerations and portfolio construction.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Wiley |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Feb. 7 2023 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1119944392 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1119944393 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.54 x 23.37 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Investors researching private debt markets and alternative lending strategies.
- Readers looking for an overview of lending vehicles, risks and direct-loan portfolio construction.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a beginner-level introduction to investing generally.
- Buyers looking for personalized financial advice or guaranteed yield or safety.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does this book cover?
The listing describes coverage of private debt opportunities and risks, historical yield, loan investment vehicles, and direct-loan portfolio structuring. It names strategies including direct lending, asset-backed lending, mezzanine lending, royalties, venture debt, CLOs and specialty finance.
Is this the second edition?
Yes. The listing identifies it as the 2nd edition, published by Wiley on Feb. 7 2023.
Does it discuss investment risk?
Yes. The listing says it explores relevant risks and historical yield. Its marketing language about safety and returns should not be taken as a guarantee.
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