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Basic Question 6 of 16

What are primary sources of returns for GPs?

I. Management fees.
II. Carried interests.
III. Trailer fees.
IV. Admin fees.

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ankurwa10	Ah, saying that management fees are primary source of "returns" is stretching it. Simply because unless the fund size is huge, such small percentages (2% or lesser) - btw historical management fees have come down quite a bit to 2% or less; it would not make a world of difference in terms of returns. Carries Interest or performance fees is the bread and butter of these firms, in terms of how they make money.
pranavnmbr	thanks, ankurwa10

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ankurwa10

Ah, saying that management fees are primary source of "returns" is stretching it. Simply because unless the fund size is huge, such small percentages (2% or lesser) - btw historical management fees have come down quite a bit to 2% or less; it would not make a world of difference in terms of returns.

Carries Interest or performance fees is the bread and butter of these firms, in terms of how they make money.

pranavnmbr

thanks, ankurwa10

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explain features of private equity and its investment characteristics

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 5, Module 3.