Private vs Public Assets: Part One with Antti Ilmanen, AQR Capital Management

In this two-part mini-series, we are joined by two giants of the investment world to argue the merits of opportunities across public listed equity markets and the growing universe of unquoted private assets.This episode Antti Ilmanen, author and Global Co-Head of the Portfolio Solutions Group at AQR Capital Management, joins us to contend why the outlook for public listed equities is favourable over private assets.Antti critically assesses the concept of illiquidity premium, noting the risks and rewards associated with private equity, including the impact of leverage and market volatility and touches on broader investment strategies, advocating for diversification and value investing in the current economic climate.In the second part, we’ll be joined by Hartley Rogers, Executive Co-Chairman at Hamilton Lane, who will extol the benefits of investing across the private market opportunity set.For more information on any of the topics featured in this episode email [email protected] or visit www.waverton.co.uk or www.aqr.com.Antti Ilmanen’s book ‘Investing Amid Low Expected Returns: Making the Most When Markets Offer the Least’ provides an evidence-based blueprint for successful investing when decades of market tailwinds are turning into headwinds. This podcast is issued by Waverton Investment Management Limited, 16 Babmaes Street, London, SW1Y 6AH. Registered in England No. 2042285. Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The information provided in this podcast is for information purposes only and Waverton Investment Management Limited does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may arise directly or indirectly out of use or reliance by the client, or anyone else, on the information contained in this recording. This podcast should be used as a guide only is based on our current views of markets and is subject to change.The information provided does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. Where Waverton’s advice is given it is restricted to discretionary investment management services. We do not provide advice on the use of tax or financial planning products (even if the service which we are managing is held within such a product) or non-discretionary investment.All materials have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. There is no representation or warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.