Investing Insights Demystifying Private Equity and Private Credit ETFs: What Every Investor Should Know
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Jun 13, 2025 Bryan Armour, the Director of ETF and Passive Strategies Research for North America at Morningstar Research Services, shares his expertise on private equity and credit ETFs. He discusses the growing accessibility of private markets for everyday investors. Armour highlights the challenges in pricing private assets within ETFs and the need for transparency. He also explores how these investments can enhance diversification and reviews two notable funds. Lastly, he previews an upcoming conference that promises further insights from industry experts.
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Private Equity and Credit Explained
- Private equity and private credit are broad categories encompassing diverse investments.
- These can range from early startup investments to large mature companies like SpaceX.
Why Private Markets Expand
- Private markets are expanding due to regulatory changes and fewer companies going public.
- Private credit has grown as firms like Apollo fill lending gaps left by banks.
Challenges of Private Asset ETFs
- Combining ETFs with private assets challenges traditional ETF benefits.
- Pricing and liquidity in private asset ETFs remain complex and varied.