[Verse 1] When private equity funds make their rounds Three metrics help us know what we have found DPI shows the cash that's flowing back RVPI reveals what's still on track TVPI combines them both as one To show us how our investment's done [Chorus] DPI for cash in hand RVPI what's still planned TVPI the total view Three ratios to see us through Distributed plus residual Makes the picture crystal clear PE metrics we hold dear [Verse 2] DPI starts with distributions made Divided by the capital we paid If one dollar in brings fifty cents That's point five for our evidence When DPI hits one point zero We've got our money back like heroes [Chorus] DPI for cash in hand RVPI what's still planned TVPI the total view Three ratios to see us through Distributed plus residual Makes the picture crystal clear PE metrics we hold dear [Verse 3] RVPI looks at what remains The value that the fund retains Unrealized investments waiting there Divided by our original share It shows potential future gains Before the final curtain rains [Bridge] TVPI puts it all together Shows performance through all weather Add the cash we got today Plus the value that might pay Divided by what we put in Shows if we will lose or win [Chorus] DPI for cash in hand RVPI what's still planned TVPI the total view Three ratios to see us through Distributed plus residual Makes the picture crystal clear PE metrics we hold dear [Outro] Three letters that we need to know To track where all our money goes In private equity's long game These metrics keep us in the frame
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