PEITs look to open private equity to retail markets

Private equity investment trusts claim to offer a more liquid and tax-efficient way to access this increasingly popular area of the market

Traditional ways of investing in private equity can be difficult for the average retail investor because a lengthy commitment is often required and minimum subscriptions tend to be high. This, coupled with limited understanding of the asset class among all but the most sophisticated investors, can make private equity a daunting prospect. In recent months, private equity firms have also come under fire because of the lack of transparency in the industry, and their reluctance to engage with anyone except stakeholders. But some firms claim they are now ready to move into the media spotli...