In this article we ask and answer: “Should a private investor look closely at oil and gas exploration and development opportunities now? What do the pundits think?” One of the most fundamental aspects of equity investing is understanding the companies & sectors in...
No, we’re not talking about developing drugs for orphans. But for 25 million Americans, according to the NIH, an “Orphan Drug” (one that serves fewer than 200k users and includes diseases such as cystic fibrosis, Lou Gehrig’s disease, and Tourette’s...
Okay, I know. Most people think of “dirty” coal or the Coal Miner’s Daughter. Understandably so, if those types of coal constitute greater than 95% of all the world’s known coal reserves. Did you know that Blue Gem Coal (and some valuable minerals derived from it) is...
It might be surprising to many investors to learn how large and how quickly the solar power market is growing. In 2017, 30% of all new U.S. electric generating capacity came from solar, ranking 2nd only to natural gas.1In 2010, only 4% came from solar. And what may...
You’re considering an equity investment in a private company with exciting prospects… Great, but do you really know what your “equity” investment in the company will get you? Investment characteristics of one type of private equity investment can be very, very...