Private equity investors say expectations were met throughout the last decade. Going into 2020, is private equity performance still meeting forecasts? Read More
How Does the Average Investor Invest in Private Equity? Historically, private market investments have typically outperformed investments in public stocks. In addition, while private equity has grown from a $30 billion asset class in 1995 to more than $4 trillion today, the number of publicly held companies has dropped nearly 50% since 1996, according to […] Read More
RIAs Lack in Alternative Investment Offerings for Their Clients Registered investment advisors (RIAs) have never been the preferred vehicle for finding alternative investment opportunities, especially private equity. Large private equity funds are not easy to access, nor is private equity always easy to understand. But clients are becoming curious. In a 2019 RIA Sentiment Survey […] Read More
A private equity fund of funds or FOF gives investors access to otherwise selective funds, but can it compete with the wider PE market in the future? Read More
Discover the three ways to increase your deal flow as a private investor: personal referrals, groups and associations, and online platforms. Read More
You may not have heard of McCulloch v. Maryland, but this famous supreme court case is one of three that fundamentally changed our nation’s economy. Read More
Private equity firms choose their portfolio companies by focusing their investment strategies on factors such as lifecycle, geography and industry. Read More
Venture capital is often tucked under the umbrella of private equity, but investors should know the key differences in private equity vs venture capital. Read More
Small businesses make up 99.9% of all businesses and employ millions of Americans. Learn more about the importance of small business investing. Read More
A concise guide to each section of the JOBS Act and its effects on investors of various sizes interested in the private capital markets. Read More