Urs Wietlisbach is one of the three founders of Swiss private equity firm, Partners Group, which has grown to manage more than US$130 billion. James Weir interviewed Urs on the outlook for private equity and whether higher interest rates changes the outlook for returns. Watch until the end to get Urs’s view on the prospects for the Global Value Fund as it prepares to sell more than 20 mature assets.
Don’t let politics get in the way of a good return
James Weir explores the risks of letting politics influence investment decisions. He reviews historical data showing that, despite election noise and geopolitical events, markets often perform well in the long run. Could staying focused on a long-term strategy or reacting to political shift be the way to go for strong returns this time?