BB Capital: Private Equity Returns Average 14.3% Annually Over 10 Years

By Public Technologies
  • BB Capital’s October 16 analysis found private markets lagged equities in 2026, as large technology companies drove stock-market gains.
  • Private equity delivered average annual returns of 14.3% over 10 years, compared with 14.2% for the S&P 500.
  • Returns varied significantly across funds, strategies and vintage years, underscoring the importance of diversification alongside listed investments.
  • Schroders Capital’s fourth-quarter outlook highlighted geopolitical tensions, inflation risks and AI-related investment as factors increasing the importance of valuations and fund selection.
  • Selective opportunities included smaller and midsize buyouts, asset-based finance and infrastructure debt.


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