Is private equity performance really immune from market volatility?

PP asks if the alternative asset class actually delivers diversified returns during these market jitters.

Stephanie Baxter
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Global private equity performance turned negative in Q3 last year against a backdrop of market volatility. Given it is marketed to schemes as a way to get diversified returns, Stephanie Baxter asks if private equity actually does what it says on the tin.

At a glance Private equity is not completely immune from market volatility Despite poor Q3 2015 performance, schemes should take a longer term view  Consultants still argue it is a...

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