2002The Journal of Alternative InvestmentsRequires access

Overview of Global Private Equity Investments

Karl F. Morawski

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In recent years, the private equity market has grown sharply as investors have warmed to it as a means of diversifying their portfolios and companies have increasingly depended on it as a means of finance. Although there are many forms of private equity investing, it can be generally described as any investment strategy that includes the purchase of equity in a private company.

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In recent years, the private equity market has grown sharply as investors have warmed to it as a means of diversifying their portfolios and companies have increasingly depended on it as a means of finance. Although there are many forms of private equity investing, it can be generally described as any investment strategy that includes the purchase of equity in a private company.

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In recent years, the private equity market has grown sharply as investors have warmed to it as a means of diversifying their portfolios and companies have increasingly depended on it as a means of finance. Although there are many forms of private equity investing, it can be generally described as any investment strategy that includes the purchase of equity in a private company.

Key concepts: Private equity, Private equity fund, Private equity secondary market, Private equity firm, Club deal, Equity capital markets, Business, Alternative investment

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