Private equity alpha hidden in plain sight.
authors
Madison Murphy
Madison Murphy
Vice President, Head of Content Strategy

As companies stay private for longer and public markets become increasingly concentrated, investors may need to look beyond public equities for growth and diversification. The U.S. middle market offers access to a broad and diverse segment of the economy that is often underrepresented in portfolios. Supported by attractive valuations, strong historical growth and differentiated sector exposure, middle market private equity may enhance diversification and serve as a compelling source of long-term returns.

INVESTOR CONSIDERATIONS
Investing in alternatives is different than investing in traditional investments such as stocks and bonds. Alternatives tend to be illiquid and highly specialized. In the context of alternative investments, higher returns may be accompanied by increased risk and, like any investment, the possibility of an investment loss. Investments made in alternatives may be less liquid and harder to value than investments made in large, publicly traded corporations. When building a portfolio that includes alternative investments, financial professionals and their investors should first consider an individual’s financial objectives. Investment constraints such as risk tolerance, liquidity needs and investment time horizon should be determined.
contributing authors
Michael Ludlow
Michael Ludlow
Head of Research and Fund Communications
Madison Murphy
Madison Murphy
Vice President, Head of Content Strategy
Andrew Korz
Andrew Korz
Senior Vice President, Investment Research
Alan Flannigan
Alan Flannigan
Vice President, Investment Research
Christopher Bole
Christopher Bole
Vice President, Financial Writer
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