Springsteen’s Music More Alluring Than Real Estate for Eldridge

Bruce Springsteen performs in New York City, last month.

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Eldridge Industries’ president said investing in music rights can generate cash flow similar to real estate, but without the hassle.

Tony Minella compared the $70 billion asset manager Eldridge’s purchases of stakes in catalogs from Bruce Springsteen and the Killers to real estate, saying they generated strong income without the work needed for owning property.