Blackstone Group analysis: this company's main weapon may well have turned against it

An interesting and diversified portfolio of diverse assets that has the potential to generate a huge pile of cash for the company and its investors? That's exactly what Blackstone has. But could it be a double-edged sword?

A basic overview

Blackstone Group Inc $BX is an American investment firm that specializes in alternative investments such as private equity, real estate, infrastructure and hedge funds. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in New York City.

Blackstone has a broad portfolio of investments that include business acquisitions, real estate investments, infrastructure, bonds and other alternative investments. The company also has one of the largest real estate investment business units in the world, managing more than $325 billion in assets.

Risks

As an investment company, Blackstone faces several risks that could affect its performance and earnings. The most significant of these include:

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