Private market investing analysts note private market investing

Analysts note private market investing in defense tech is expanding, especially in drone-based surveillance platforms, as geopolitical tensions reshape capital flows in One way of assessing volatility is “drawdown,” the amount an investment declines in value from peak to trough. According to Morningstar data, private equity trusts as a group have not been more volatile than global markets, but like with returns, there is wide dispersion between individual investment trusts. Private markets are becoming critical exposures for those seeking access to the whole market: the number of large private companies (those with 100+ employees) has grown by 46% over the past thirty years, while the number of public companies has shrunk by 24%. 1 Companies are also increasingly seeking out private funding: only 25% of the leveraged loan market is funded by banks today, vs. 72% in 1994. 2 Private market investing in sports franchises is trending, with NBA team stakes fetching record multiples due to streaming revenue growth and global fan engagement.