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It's Getting Easier to Invest in Private Assets. What Does That Mean for Investors?
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It's Getting Easier to Invest in Private Assets. What Does That Mean for Investors?

Private equity and private credit come with their own set of risks.

Investing Insights

January 10, 202525m 48s

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Show Notes

Jack Shannon, senior manager research analyst for Morningstar Research Services, discusses how fund companies are looking to put private assets in the hands of everyday investors. He explains the risks and opportunities in private equity and private credit, and where this trend could go in 2025.

What Are Private Assets? 

Risks of Private Assets vs. Public Assets 

Why Fund Companies Want to Give Retail Investors Access to Private Assets 

How Investors Can Access Private Assets Today 

Why Funds Choose Private Credit Instead of Private Equity 

Why Companies Stay Private 

How the Lack of Liquidity in Private Assets Plays Out in Interval Funds 

How Funds Provide Exposure to Private Equity 

Do Funds with Private Equity or Private Credit Exposure Have Better Performance?  

Would Holding Private Assets in an ETF Work? 

Opportunities for Investors in Private Asset Funds 

Private Asset Fund Outlook

 

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Topics

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