Burning Issues: Loan-Market Frenzy, Blackstone's Record Fundraising & Distressed Debt

The video discusses the fundraising achievements of KKR and Blackstone, highlighting Blackstone's dominance. It explores diversification strategies in private equity, challenges in asset management, and the impact of fee structures. The video also examines issues in distressed debt, particularly in the energy sector, and potential opportunities in distressed markets. It concludes with trends in debt issuance and market examples, including leveraged loans and junk bonds.

Which firm raised more than $130 billion and expects another $100 billion this year?

• Golden Nugget

• Platinum Equity

• Blackstone

• KKR

What is a significant challenge faced by Blackstone's distressed debt unit?

• High valuations in buyouts

• Increased competition in private equity

• Decline in oil prices

• Fee compression

What term is used to describe the risk of investing in assets that continue to decrease in value?

• Catching a falling knife

• Value investing

• Riding the wave

• Bottom fishing

Which company is associated with a recent leveraged loan deal mentioned in the transcript?

• Husky

• Blackstone

• GSO

• KKR

What was unique about the dividend deal for Tilman Fertitta's company?

• It was the largest deal of the year

• Investors agreed to a higher interest rate

• The dividend size was doubled with a lower interest rate

• It involved a new type of financial instrument