For every public company in the U.S. whose stock you can buy directly or through mutual funds or exchange-traded funds, there might be 25 or more private companies that are also seeking investment.

Today, class, we’re going to look at how the American oligarchy works in the person of Stephen Schwarzman, the thirty-third richest person in the world (net worth: $50 billion) and a man widely touted ...

The ultrawealthy are envied for many reasons. For instance, we wish we could access the same private-market investments that they favor. Now, after the White House issued an executive order on Aug. 7, ...

When private equity firms present their track records to investors, the charts often look too good to be true—higher returns with lower volatility than public markets. As it turns out, they often are ...

Private equity interest in franchising is at an all-time high, and for good reason. Franchises offer scalable models, recurring revenue streams and the potential for rapid growth. For emerging ...

Private equity may be available in 401(k) plans in the future. But is it a good retirement investment? Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Co-CEOs Collin Roche (left) and Dean Mihas (right) are leading the second generation in charge of 45-year-old private equity firm GTCR. While private equity managers hoping for a dealmaking bonanza ...

Private equity and PIF investment aren't a reassuring pair. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. On Monday, news broke that EA, one of ...

You'll soon be able to invest your retirement savings in private equity. But should you? The ultrawealthy are envied for many reasons. For instance, we wish we could access the same private-market ...