At the Money: Blurring the Lines Between Public & Private Investments
The distinction between public and private investments is increasingly blurred as companies remain private longer and utilize public capital through various investment vehicles. Dave Nadig, an expert in exchange-traded funds, discusses the implications of this trend for investors. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the motivations behind investment offerings in the current market environment.
- ▪There used to be a clear distinction between public and private companies, which has diminished over time.
- ▪Since 2010, private credit has raised approximately $1.8 trillion, with major firms developing retail channels.
- ▪Investors should critically evaluate the motivations behind offers of access to private investments, especially in a prolonged bull market.
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At the Money: Blurring the Lines Between Public & Private Investments May 22, 2026 10:00am by Barry Ritholtz <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="lazy lazy-hidden mce_SELRES_start"> </span><iframe style="border-radius: 12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/3pFXIrfoR86wH57z9PMCh2?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" data-testid="embed-iframe"><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"> </span></iframe> At The Money: Blurring the Lines Between Public and Private Investments with Dave Nadig, ETF.com (May 20, 2026) There used to be a clear distinction…
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