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Private equity: the role of fund of funds investing

Even though the markets have become more volatile, institutional investors should still consider investing in private equity. Ray Maxwell of Invesco argues that private equity can help to diversify a portfolio and balance risk and return in the long term.

The private equity market has enjoyed enormous growth in the last ten years but is now on the back foot as the global downturn continues to take its toll. This does provide some benefits, Maxwell argues, particularly when considering a vehicle such as a fund of funds.

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Ray Maxwell is managing director of Invesco Asset Management

Invesco Asset Management has a long history of investing in both private equity and venture capital partnerships. Since its inception in 1982, its private capital team has committed approximately $2.3bn to over 250 partnerships and invested over $1bn in more than 290 direct transactions. For more information please visit www.invesco.com