Should Normal Investors Consider Private Equity?

In managing over S$1 billion worth of our clients’ assets, there is continuous monitoring in place to ensure that the funds in our portfolios are behaving as we would expect them to. To share deeper insights into how we manage investments beyond the basics, we’re pleased to launch a “Investment 201” video series featuring Dr Peng Chen, Senior Advisor & Director at Providend.

In this series, Isaac Ong, our Client Adviser, engages Dr Peng in conversations on more advanced investment topics, while still breaking them down into simple, practical insights for everyday investors.

In this final episode, Dr Peng sits down with Isaac for a conversation about the growing interest in private equity and the many forms it can take, including venture capital, growth capital, late-stage investing and opportunities in distressed companies. They also reflect on why private equity has been gaining attention, touching on its potential for higher returns, and the value of diversification.

They discuss the important considerations every investor should weigh carefully, such as the real versus perceived stability of private equity and the importance of working with the right fund manager. This episode offers a grounded and balanced perspective to help investors decide whether private equity may deserve a place in their portfolios.

You can catch the earlier "Investment 201" episode on 'What’s the Difference Between Bonds, Bond ETFs, and Bond Funds?' here:    • What’s the Difference Between Bonds, Bond ...  

Watch all five "Investment 101" videos here:    • Investment 101  

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Download our investment eBook titled "A More Reliable Way to Get Enough Investment Returns: Even During Times of Market Uncertainty": https://providend.com/publications/#i...

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