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Private markets insights

Private markets continue to reshape the investment landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges for advisors and investors.

Explore Morningstar's research on private equity, private credit, venture capital, semiliquid fund structures, and the growing convergence of public and private markets. Gain insight into fund selection, due diligence, portfolio construction, performance measurement, and risk management.

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On Sept. 29, learn how leading firms are using data and insights to engage advisors and position their products for success in an increasingly competitive environment.
Webinar
45 mins

Register Now: Private Markets Growth - Data-Driven Distribution Strategies for Asset Managers

The active management landscape is evolving. Morningstar shares key trends and the value of a niche for investment teams at asset management firms.
Blog
5 mins

The Value of a Niche: Where Active Managers Can Win

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?

Investors are pouring money into these funds, but returns vary widely across investment vehicles.
Blog
9 mins

The Rise of Evergreen Funds: A New Way to Access Private Markets

This year's Morningstar Investment Conference focused on understanding risk, evaluating innovation thoughtfully, and strengthening the client relationships that matter most.
Blog
5 mins

MIC 2026: The Future of Advice Starts with the Fundamentals

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

The US evergreen fund market is poised to reach a $1 trillion valuation by the end of the decade.
Research
8 mins

US Evergreen Fund Landscape: Trends and Analysis for Q2 2026

Webinar
30 mins

Investors First: Mastering the Language of Public and Private Markets

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

Private Market Allocation in Practice

Blog
7 mins

European Asset Managers: Industry Outlook and Structural Trends

The vehicle that helps investors manage risk while gaining exposure to private assets.
Research
27 mins

Why Super Funds Offer a Safer Path to Private Markets

Market uncertainty is rising among US investors. Explore how financial advisors can build client confidence with insights from our latest Morningstar Investor Perspectives report.
Research
12 mins

Morningstar Investor Perspectives: How Can Advisors Turn Complexity into Clarity?

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