Investors First

Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor hosts industry leaders to address the pressing issues facing today’s investors.

Investors First: Benchmarking the Modern Market

As private markets grow and companies stay private longer, traditional benchmarks no longer capture the full investment landscape. That’s why Morningstar created the US Modern Market 100 Index—the first benchmark to combine the largest U.S. public companies with late-stage venture-backed leaders into a single index.

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The challenge of valuing private companies isn’t stopping investment. To improve transparency, Morningstar and PitchBook created the Modern Market 100 Index.

How to Benchmark Portfolios With Both Public and Private Equities

The challenge of valuing private companies isn’t stopping investment. To improve transparency, Morningstar and PitchBook created the Modern Market 100 Index.

Investors First: Benchmarking the Modern Market

Investors First: Inside Morningstar’s Semiliquid Fund Ratings

Investors First: Evolving Expectations and Expanding Access

Investors First: H2 2025 Market Outlook

Investors First: Converging Public and Private Markets With Marc Rowan

Investors First: Unlocking Opportunities in Private Markets

Investors First: Navigating the Rise of Active ETFs in a Competitive Market

Investors First: Demystifying Private Capital Markets

A look at the latest trends and challenges shaping the semiconductor industry.

Investors First: Morningstar’s Outlook on Nvidia, AI Computing, and the Semiconductor Industry

A look at the latest trends and challenges shaping the semiconductor industry.

Investors First: The Convergence of Public and Private Markets

Investors First: Strategies for Narrowing the Savings Gap in 401(k) Plans

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