Free guide:
How to invest in Private Equity

For years, investors confined to mainstream stocks and shares may have been missing out. With more companies choosing to stay (or be taken) private, many compelling investments are no longer available via the stock markets.

This means many of the best businesses to invest in are no longer available via mainstream platforms. Out of around 159,000 companies worldwide with revenues over $100 million, a mere 19,000 (12%) are publicly listed. The rest (88%) are privately owned. 

Meanwhile the stock market universe has been shrinking, as more companies are snapped up by private equity firms. 

Until recently, individual investors have largely been shut out of private equity funds. Only large institutions and the super-wealthy were able to participate. This is now changing.

For a long time, top Private Equity funds were the preserve of institutional investors, ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices. A combination of high minimum investments and long capital lock-up periods meant private equity funds were effectively off limits to individual investors.

Now, thanks to new, more flexible fund types, it’s possible for qualifying individual investors to get exposure to Private Equity from as little as £10,000 minimum investment – and even hold such funds in a SIPP (Self Invested Personal Pension).

That said, these funds are only for experienced investors, due to the high risks, long time commitment and illiquidity. You should not invest money you cannot afford to lose.

This free guide from Wealth Club, in partnership with Brookfield Oaktree and EQT, tells you what you need to know about investing in private equity.

• How the universe of private firms is 10x larger than listed stocks – and why this matters
• Why private equity funds are becoming available to individual investors
• What are the risks
• Why private equity could add resilience to your portfolio
• Which funds provide exposure to private equity from just £10,000

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Important: Private equity is for the long term; these investments are high risk and illiquid. They should only be considered by eligible investors with sufficient knowledge and experience to understand the risk and able to afford any losses. If you’re unsure, please seek advice.

The information in this concise free guide is not a personal recommendation to invest. It simply explains the main facts you need to know, so you can decide for yourself if these opportunities are for you.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This financial promotion is issued by Wealth Club Limited. Wealth Club’s service is directed exclusively at, and intended to be used only by, persons in the UK who are High Net Worth or Sophisticated Investors.

The investment products we offer are not for everyone. They are generally higher risk and require a longer investment term. You may get back less than you invest. It is therefore important to understand the Risks and Commitments of these products. 

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