Glossary

  • Holding period

    The amount of time an investment remains in a portfolio.

  • Horizon return

    An IRR calculation between points in time where the beginning point is variable and the end point is fixed. An example would be the 3, 5, and 10 year returns ending 12/31/11.

Full lifecycle diversification with private equity

Unlike other asset classes, private equity enables investors to cover the entire lifecycle of a company or industry.