Is private equity performance really immune from market volatility?
PP asks if the alternative asset class actually delivers diversified returns during these market jitters.
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 good...
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