Navigating the Private Equity ETF Landscape

This chapter explores the integration of private assets into ETFs, focusing on challenges and innovations in creating investment vehicles that mimic private equity performance. It highlights key topics such as BlackRock's acquisition of Preqin for index creation, liquidity issues arising from illiquid assets, and the complexities of regulatory frameworks. The discussion also addresses the dynamics of private companies and the obstacles they face in transitioning to public markets, emphasizing the ongoing difficulties in pricing and liquidity within private equity ETFs.