private equity

“Like a good wine, the best vintages in private markets often come from challenging environments,” Franklin Templeton’s Tony Davidow says, predicting the recent dysfunction markets have endured could mean a strong vintage year for private equity.

With private equity becoming more accessible, retail investors can now take advantage of the asymmetry-of-information and diversification benefits PE offers, while its safe-haven characteristics stand out in the uncertain macro environment, according to David Chan and Cameron Brownjohn.

Retail investors now have several ways to access private equity investment and its potential of resilient returns, particularly after a recession. But experts say investors should be aware this asset class also comes with some risk.

Peter White, The Inside Network: Welcome to another podcast from Datt Capital. My guest today is Emanuel Datt from Datt Capital. Emanuel…Welcome and congratulations on a great year. ED: Thanks, Pete. Its been a very good year for us, thankfully, and we hope it will continue. PW: On my reading, you’ve scored over a 30%…

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