The private-equity industry is casting itself as a savior for the American nest-egg. It can be really hard to figure out if ...

The rise of private markets over the past two decades appears to have been driven by a strong belief in their superior returns compared to traditional investments. One major issue that explains this ...

Asset managers selling private assets to everyday investors claim to have found investing’s holy grail: lower risk (or at least less volatility) and better returns. Is that true? The answer is mixed.