Secondaries in first place: A compelling access point in private equity
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Private equity has historically outperformed public markets
The Magnificent 7 makes all the headlines, but private equity has quietly outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 5-, 10-, 15- and 20-year periods.
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FireSide: Middle market private equity—Greed versus fear
As sky-high valuations continue to define public markets, investors turn to middle market private equity to seek a better balance of greed and fear.
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The Takeaway with Troy Gayeski: Embrace alternatives or be left behind?
Our Chief Market Strategist dives into the latest mega trends, including why exploring alternatives could be essential to staying competitive.
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Charted territory: Journey to the center of the economy
We explore why public markets are a poor mirror for the strong middle market, and how investors can use alternatives to gain access.
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FireSide: The middle market—Beyond the limit of public equities
Public small and mid-cap fundamentals have diverged the broader U.S. middle market. We look at how investors can get true exposure to the heart of the U.S. economy.
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The middle ground: Balancing fear, greed and returns with middle market private equity
Why the U.S. middle market continues to offer private equity investors a more attractive opportunity set versus the large and mega cap market
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