Private equity lost 24% from June to June
But on a five-year view, losses in late-2008 and early-2009 have not prevented the asset class from making money and outpacing publicly listed equities, says Preqin.
Just how bad has the financial crisis been for investors in private equity? The industry suffered -24% investment rates of return on a 12-month basis as of June 2009, says London-based research firm Preqin.
Preqin holds net-to-limited partner performance data for over 4,900 private equity funds of all types and geographic focus, representing in aggregate value 65% of all capital ever raised.
The story began to go pear-shaped in 2008. The previous year, 2007, saw the asset class enjo…
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