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Large transactions have increased as real estate megafunds place bets across real estate sectors and investors bet their capital on the operational knowledge of seasoned fund managers. But it’s not all about megafunds—middle market funds will also be taking advantages of opportunities in the marketplace where rates are normalizing and repricing is becoming clearer. For families seeking new investment strategies to increase their cash flow and achieve long-term appreciation, more investments in real estate makes sense.

As an asset class, the frontier markets present unique opportunities and a diversification that is not very correlated with other risk asset classes such as equity. In this video, learn from William Blair & Company on why there is potential value in investing in frontier markets, both on a standalone basis or as part of a more diverse portfolio.

For leaders of founder-owned businesses, raising significant capital without relinquishing control can seem challenging. But investors focused on non-control transactions are becoming more common. Non-control-oriented funds have boomed, fueling demand for minority recapitalizations and enabling business owners to maximize the valuation of their company without selling control. As owners begin to approach this market as part of their business strategy, they should think about what makes an optimal partner for their businesses as there are many to choose from.

Escalating geopolitical turmoil in the world and a strengthening U.S. dollar are heightening currency volatility, leading to a renewed focus on foreign exchange risk in investments. To understand the implications of currency hedging within investment portfolios and the investors who will benefit from the strategy, we turn to NEPC CIO Timothy F. McCusker for his insights.

The prominent role of passive strategies in the investment management industry raises the question of how to best utilize active and passive in portfolios. As the research shows in this paper, there are advantages with an investment strategy that combines both active and passive management in the portfolio construction process, while recognizing that each investor will approach investing with a unique set of risk and return goals. The combination strategy will also require strong manager due diligence, an understanding of when active vs.

Typically, investors focus on more traditional asset classes, like stocks and bonds, where information is often readily available and digestible. Sometimes, however, sophisticated qualifying investors increase their capital allocations to private markets for reasons they believe are compelling enough to make it worth taking the risk. This primer will provide an introduction to private markets investing, explore key reasons behind why investors allocate capital to the asset class, and evaluate some of the key risks and challenges that potential investors should consider.