Conventional investing is a pretty dull game. You purchase your index funds or shares of stock on your own and forget about them or in the case with many investors, your financial adviser purchases stocks on your behalf and often times they’re already sold before you even hear about them.
2019 March
While true diversification is a critical component for a successful portfolio, I would argue the number one reason to invest in private placements is the benefit of above-market returns combined with below-market volatility.
Cambridge Associates, an index that tracks private equity performance, reports that since 2000, Private Investments experienced an impressive 16% annual return compared to 7.4% from the S&P 500.