For every public company in the U.S. whose stock you can buy directly or through mutual funds or exchange-traded funds, there might be 25 or more private companies that are also seeking investment.

CRAIN’S: What key trends have shaped the private equity landscape in 2025, and do you see them as being as significant in 2026? REDENTE: Dealmaking activity was down significantly in 2023 and 2024.

Many people have heard of private equity, but it’s an area that few understand well enough to feel confident investing in – if they even know how to invest in it at all. There are no dedicated private ...

If you are looking for a dividend ETF, choose the one that invests like you would if you bought individual stocks.

The returns of private equity investments will grab any investor's attention, but there are risks to consider before jumping into those vehicles, financial advisors and other experts warn. Those ...

When 401(k)s and IRAs replaced "defined benefit pensions" a few decades ago, we all suddenly became our own "pension managers." The investment and media industries quickly "taught" us all to focus our ...

Active ETFs trade intraday. They have some tax benefits, and you’re going to get the same thing you’d get in a mutual fund with a manager picking stocks trying to beat an index instead of replicate ...

In the ever-evolving world of finance, tokenization is no longer a theoretical concept. It’s becoming a practical reality. While the spotlight on blockchain has long focused on cryptocurrencies, a new ...

It's not just about risk and fees, but about knowing how much you have and having access to your money when you need it Having private-equity investments in your 401(k) might not end up being quite ...