For decades, many of the world’s largest pension funds and institutional investors have heavily invested in Private Markets – companies and assets not listed on the stock market. Often, these private assets add diversification and have been the key driver of historic performance.

Meanwhile, private investors have largely been confined to watch from the sidelines. Around 88% of UK workplace pensions are invested solely in listed equities and bonds, while just 1.57% of SIPP assets are held in non-standard investments.

If institutions allocate heavily to Private Markets, why don't most private investors? Do institutional investors and pension funds know something private investors don't? And what opportunities might private investors be missing as a result?

• Why do major pension funds invest significantly in Private Markets, while most UK investors have little or no exposure?
• How much of the investment universe might you miss by investing solely in public markets?
• What could Private Markets add to a pension portfolio?
• Why might a pension be particularly suited to long-term Private Markets investing?
• What are the risks, particularly around liquidity, valuation and fees?
• How much of your pension might you consider allocating, if any?
• How can you invest in Private Equity, Private Credit and Infrastructure through a pension?

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Over the past few decades, market dynamics have changed. IPOs are taking place much later, after much of the growth has happened. Someone investing solely in the public markets today would miss out on this vast universe of opportunity.

Should you add some exposure to Private Markets in your pension? What should you consider? Download our free guide to get the main facts to make an informed decision. 

Private Markets investments are for the long term; they 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.

This free guide is not advice or a personal recommendation – it simply explains the main facts, so you can decide for yourself.

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