If a Portfolio Manager Had to Estimate the Fair Value

question 79

Multiple Choice

If a portfolio manager had to estimate the fair value of private equity funds invested in a young,privately-held start-up company,which of the following would he/she most likely identify as the level of inputs to determine this?

• A) Level 1.
• B) Level 2.
• C) Level 3.
• D) None of these.

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Definitions:

All-Equity Firm

A company that finances its operations without any debt, relying solely on shareholder equity for funding.

Stock Price

The cost of purchasing a single share of a company, which fluctuates based on market conditions.

Redeeming Shares

The process of returning an investment by selling the shares back to the issuer for cash.

Debt Capital Structure

The composition of a company’s debt and equity capital, and the strategies used to finance its operations and growth. It often refers to the balance between the company's debt (liabilities) and equity (shareholder's equity).