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What is the primary difference between the Kaplan-Schoar PME (KS-PME) and a direct alpha comparison?
- Direct alpha is only used for realized investments, while KS-PME includes NAV.
- KS-PME uses the average public market return, while direct alpha uses the risk-free rate.
- KS-PME is a ratio of wealth multiples, while direct alpha is a spread in basis points of IRR.
- Direct alpha ignores the timing of cash flows, whereas KS-PME is time-weighted.
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