Articles
Navigating The Venture Debt Market Post-SVB Collapse
QBR Editor Aaron Black explores how SVB’s collapse in 2023 shook the venture debt market and created a large void in the early-stage lending ecosystem. Though non-bank lenders swiftly capitalized on the opportunity, traditional banks re-entered the scene, fostering a balanced coexistence in the market. The question emerged: would there ever be a new SVB? Now, over a year following the collapse, the answer seems unlikely, but only time will tell.
Unlocking Sustainable Success: How Productive are ESG Funds?
In this new article, QBR Editor Ethan Chan examines the productivity of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) funds, providing a comprehensive analysis of their financial performance and impact. It aims to explore the background and context of ESG investing, present arguments and content regarding their effectiveness, and finally, conclude with insights into the value and future potential of these funds.
Haunting of the Dot-Com Era: Comparing Yesterday’s Tech Bubble with Today’s AI Craze
Discussing the influence of AI in different financial markets, Reed Allen compares the preceding dot-com bubble to the current AI boom. The article outlines how established tech giants are driving AI growth with diverse revenue streams, suggesting a more stable and sustainable market, unlike the dot-com era.
Are Electric Vehicles Running out of Gas?
In this editorial piece, QBR Editor, Chanelle Cai, aims to evaluate the competitive landscape between Tesla and BYD and to make a deterministic conclusion on the champion of the industry going forward. Through this side-by-side comparison, light will be shed on the race to global EV dominance, illuminating a clearer path towards the future of transportation.
Deconstructing the 10-K: Part I of II
An entry-level probe into corporate & financial statement analysis, specifically the Form 10-K.
From Rags to Riches: The Story of China’s “Miracle” Economic Growth
An exploration of China's ascension from rags to riches by dissecting its unprecedented economic evolution and the vital role that the country now holds both presently and in the foreseeable future, as it continues to influence the global economic landscape.
Locked Out: The Crisis of Unaffordable Housing for Young Canadians
Explore potential avenues to understanding the housing crisis, its far-reaching consequences on the lives of young individuals, and explore potential avenues to weather the storm.
Does Life Really Imitate Art?
As far as Hollywood is concerned, finance professionals will always be the blind leading the blind, despite undeniable levels of progress in creating a more efficient, honest, and meritocratic workplace.
Follow the Leader: Venture Capital Pandemonium
Overall, major venture capital firms are industry leaders for a reason — they are some of the most sophisticated and successful investors in the world. Following their investments often makes sense, and to a certain extent, they deserve the “premium” that they warrant, but when the party stops, there can be serious consequences.
Lady Liberty vs. Liberation: How the U.S. Dollar Eclipses Global Markets
In a time where political tensions have resulted in bolstered protectionism and decreased globalization, the effects of a strong dollar only contribute towards a downward trend in global trade. Nations, trade associations, and heads of state must prioritize foreign transactions and discourage barrier retaliation for the continued liberation of global markets.