Investment & Private Equity
What is private equity? A practical introduction
How investments in privately held companies work, and which opportunities, limitations and risks investors should understand.
Investing outside the stock exchange
Private equity generally refers to ownership interests in companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange. Depending on the structure, investors may participate directly or through investment vehicles.
Unlike listed shares, private company interests are often difficult to sell quickly. Valuations may be less transparent and investment periods can be long.
Potential opportunities and significant risks
An investment may give exposure to a company's development and growth. However, business performance is uncertain, returns are not guaranteed and investors may lose some or all of their invested capital.
Before considering an investment, review the legal structure, investor rights, fees, liquidity restrictions, available disclosures and your personal risk tolerance. This article is general information, not an investment recommendation.