Conviction: The fifth element in core equity investing

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Funds that invest in private markets while also offering flexible features may be attractive to high-net-worth investors who could benefit from a long-term allocation to an “illiquidity bucket” as a source of returns and diversification.

Developed-market bond markets are sending a message that investors can no longer afford to ignore. What began as a higher-for-longer rate adjustment has evolved into something much broader.