What you need to know about this alternative investment class Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Vikki Velasquez is ...
Private equity involves investing in companies that are not publicly traded, with investments that are typically medium to long-term. Here's what investors should know.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the Executive Chairman of Diversified, a CFP and author. Private equity has been having a moment. Over the past several years ...
Even before the wave of redemptions hit unlisted business development companies in the first quarter of 2026, cracks were forming in demand. But while private credit was beginning to wobble, private ...
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Most listed private-equity funds are trading at deep discounts to net asset value (NAV). These discounts imply scepticism from investors about whether the funds will be able to sell many of the ...
As funds deliver mediocre returns and shed investors, the industry is struggling to unload 31,000 investments, an increase over this time last year. By Maureen Farrell Heading into 2025, private ...
Semiliquid fund managers must walk a tightrope when it comes to cash management. Too little cash, and they could face a liquidity crunch that forces the sale of hard-to-trade assets, potentially ...
Private equity can be appealing for clients who want access to privately held companies and long-term growth. Access, however, is often limited to accredited and institutional investors. In this ...