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Private equity insights

Private equity is becoming an increasingly important part of the investment landscape as access to private markets expands beyond institutional investors.

Explore Morningstar research and insights on private equity strategies, fund structures, manager evaluation, performance measurement, fees, and portfolio implementation. Stay informed on the opportunities and trade-offs associated with investing in private equity, including access, liquidity, and long-term return potential. 

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The growth of private markets may be sapping public markets of fresh capital and investment opportunities.
Blog
12 mins

Small-Cap Stocks Should Reward Investors for Risk. So Why Don't They?

Join Brian Moriarty, Jack Shannon, and Jason Kephart for an in-depth discussion of the shift in assets under management from private credit to private equity and venture capital.
Webinar
60 mins

Insights From The State of Semiliquid Funds 2026

Explore how financial advisors can provide transparency and better support clients with global investor perspectives.
Blog
5 mins

Global Investor Perspectives: 4 Ways Advisors Can Support Client Decisions

Insights from Morningstar on how considerations can vary across investors, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors.
Research
20 mins

Private Market Allocation in Practice

The semiliquid fund market is nearing $600 billion in assets, but its growth has come with important lessons.
Research
36 mins

The State of Semiliquid Funds 2026

What investors need to know about overlap, risk, and liquidity.
Blog
5 mins

How “Private” Are Private Market Funds?

Blog
4 mins

Semiliquid Funds in APAC: Access, Liquidity, and Potential Trade-Offs

Explore how private assets can be thoughtfully implemented in DC plans, with insights on structure, liquidity, and manager selection.
Research

Don't Go It Alone: Collaboration Matters When Implementing Private Assets in Defined-Contribution Plans

Learn about the latest trends and developments in the rapidly expanding landscape of LTAF, a market that is still navigating its retail presence.
Blog
5 mins

LTAF Landscape: A Growing Market, Still Finding Its Retail Footing

Blog
5 mins

Public and Private Convergence: What’s in Store for Private Markets in 2026

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5 mins

How Isio Conducts Manager Research and Constructs Portfolios

Blog

Alternative Investments: The Gap Between Advisors & Investors

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