An Evaluation of the Potential for GPFG to Achieve above Average Returns from Investments in Private Equity and Recommendations Regarding Benchmarking

Phalippou, Ludovic

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1807569

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An Evaluation of the Potential for GPFG to Achieve above Average Returns from Investments in Private Equity and Recommendations Regarding Benchmarking

80 Pages Posted: 13 Apr 2011

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Ludovic Phalippou

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Date Written: January 12, 2011

Abstract

This report reviews the evidence on risk, return and fees of private equity funds. It looks at the benefits and costs of being a large investor in private equity, at fund selection. Finally, it discusses how to benchmark investments in private equity.

Keywords: private equity

JEL Classification: G23, G24

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Phalippou, Ludovic, An Evaluation of the Potential for GPFG to Achieve above Average Returns from Investments in Private Equity and Recommendations Regarding Benchmarking (January 12, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1807569 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1807569