Cash-Strapped PE Firms Borrow from Themselves

Private equity firms are increasingly using net-asset-value loans to raise cash during deal droughts. Some investors see these loans as a form of risky financial engineering. The use of NAV loans has surged as traditional financing avenues have dried up. Investors are pushing for greater transparency and control over how these loans are used.

Five risks posed by the $2 trillion private credit market

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On The Private Markets Racetrack, A Fund-Of-Funds May Help You Win

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Carlyle And BMO Team Up: Unveil Private Equity Strategy For Canada

The Carlyle Group inked a collaboration with Bank of Montreal to aid private equity strategy for Canada. The new strategy will offer access to a global diversified private equity portfolio through a single fund. This is BMO Global’s third partnership to widen access to private markets for Canadian accredited investors.

Alternative Allocations: Private Equity - Secondaries Anyone?

Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.5375

3 ETFs to Avoid as the S&P 500 Hit an All-Time Highs

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Buyout Shops Take Risky Exit To Bypass Deal Crash

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BSTZ: Private Equity Exposure Remains A Liability

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) invests across tech stocks and private companies. The fund has underperformed sector benchmarks over the last several years and trades at a deep discount to NAV. Despite a 7% distribution yield, we're skeptical BSTZ will realize its potential of harvesting significant value from its PE holdings.

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PSP: A Public Way To Play Private Equity

The Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF allows investors to access the private equity sector. The fund holds a diverse range of private equity firms and holds investments in a variety of sectors. PSP has a large allocation to the financial sector and carries risks inherent to private equity investments.