Alternative Investments

Distressed Investing

Definition

What is Distressed Investing?

Investing in troubled companies or claims with the aim of profiting from recovery, restructuring, or asset value.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

The investor buys debt at 30 kobo per naira of face value.

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