SoftBank Vision Fund has its pedal to the metal in more ways than one. On stage at the Milken Institute Global Conference yesterday, the CEO of SoftBank Investment Advisors, Rajeev Misra, reportedly disclosed plans to double the size of the investment arm from 400 employees to 800 employees over the next 18 months. That’s a … Continue reading SoftBank Vision Fund says its team will balloon to a whopping 800 people by late next year
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SoftBank’s debt obsession
The Wall Street Journal and others reported that Masayoshi Son, the founder and CEO of SoftBank, will take into account the killing of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi when considering whether to receive additional investment from Saudi Arabia in future Vision Funds. Saudi Arabia is the largest investor in the current Vision Fund, having pledged … Continue reading SoftBank’s debt obsession
Inside Kevin Durant’s growing empire
When Kevin Durant moved from Oklahoma City to the Bay Area, he didn't just do it to win a title -- he did it to reap the benefits of the technology investment capital of the world. Less than two years later, Durant has gone from holding the most endorsements in the NBA (at one time … Continue reading Inside Kevin Durant’s growing empire
Inside the Eccentric, Relentless Deal-Making of Masayoshi Son
The Japanese billionaire has changed the startup game with his aggressive investing and enormous checkbook. Does he know what he’s doing? Early last year, Cheng Wei, founder and chief executive of the Chinese ride-hailing juggernaut Didi Chuxing, tried to resist taking money from legendary investor Masayoshi Son. Cheng told the SoftBank Group chief he didn’t need the cash because his company had … Continue reading Inside the Eccentric, Relentless Deal-Making of Masayoshi Son
Retirement plans for small businesses
Understanding your options may help you save more for retirement and lower taxes. As a small-business owner, you’re probably used to handling a lot of responsibility—everything from drawing up detailed business plans to creating a budget. So it should come as no surprise that funding your retirement will likely fall on your shoulders. But what … Continue reading Retirement plans for small businesses
The 4 Best S&P 500 Index Funds
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500) is an index of 500 of the largest U.S. companies, listed on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ, selected by the Standard & Poor's Index Committee based on market capitalization. The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized barometer of the U.S. equity market. S&P 500 … Continue reading The 4 Best S&P 500 Index Funds
How to Buy a Mutual Fund
Picking the right mutual funds is a lot like selecting the right kinds of stocks to purchase. Among the similar strategic rules of thumb: watch the fees, diversify your holdings to mitigate your risk and don’t chase performance — think long-term. Let’s start with diversification. If your company has a 401(k) plan, you probably have … Continue reading How to Buy a Mutual Fund
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