March 06, 2024
Private investments seem to be everywhere these days. Alternatives specialists, traditional asset managers, and tech platforms are all competing with direct deals or vehicles and strategies with the stated objective of “democratizing” access to what was not long ago a corner of capital markets exclusive to large institutions and family offices. The rationale for private investments within a traditional portfolio construction framework is sound: private investments can—when selected by an expert team with sourcing and underwriting skill—complement and diversify a simple mix of stocks and bonds, potentially enhancing returns and reducing risk. However, as prevalent as opportunities to invest in private markets may be, guidance is limited on precisely how to incorporate those assets into broader portfolios.
In our recent whitepaper, we answer the following:
Read more to learn about optimizing the pacing of annual commitments to reach target private markets allocations, a practice integral to the success of sophisticated investment portfolios.
In this Q&A with Buyouts, Caroline Dallas discusses the outlook for emerging manager fundraising in 2025. She explains why this cohort represents such a compelling investment opportunity and how GEM seeks to identify the next generation of investment talent.
In our 2025 Outlook, the GEM team examines the key policy shifts and market trends set to shape the economic landscape in the new year, and outlines how we are strategically positioning client portfolios as a result.
Deputy CIO Matt Bank concludes his three-part series on the Endowment Model with an exploration of the attributes that will be required to effectively invest an endowment-style portfolio over the next decade.
Let’s start a conversation about how we can help.
