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Private Equity Underperforming S&P 500

Updated 2026-09-02 14:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Private equity funds have underperformed the S&P 500 in recent years despite longer-term outperformance. This trend is concerning for wealthy investors.

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Private equity funds are losing to the S&P 500 of late—why investments for the wealthy aren't necessarily better

Private equity has lagged the S&P 500 in the last few years despite longer-term outperformance.

2026-09-02 14:08 UTC