Things To Expect From Private Equity Companies

djamal-soft الخميس، 7 ديسمبر 2017
By Sandra Fox


The success of a business largely depends on the market a company invests in. Nevertheless, private equity companies have stood out over the years as among the top performing in terms of wealth creation. This is mainly attributed to the fact that these companies do not specialize in specific market sectors.

As a concept, private equity was introduced to the business world during the 1970s. Since its introduction, it has grown into one of the most lucrative asset classes in private capital. What is more, the firms that deal in this concept have helped create employment for millions of people, growing the economy in return. In the United States, these firms are only second to Walmart in employment creation.

For long, North America has enjoyed the largest market capitalization in this sector worldwide. In 2015 alone, more than 57 percent of global market deals originated out of this region. Europe came in second in the same ranking. However, China has slowly started to come out as a superpower in terms of transaction volumes. This is because more and more companies are looking to get a share of the spoils that the country of more than 1 billion has.

Today, there are certain investment areas that almost all firms are angling to invest in. This is informed by the successes of these sectors and the returns that investors are certain to reap from them. These sectors include energy, healthcare, real estate, international markets and the entertainment world.

There are two primary reasons as to why many investors love placing their bets on the energy market. The price unpredictability of oil is one reason. This uncertainty is actually recommended for a market to perform well. Unpredictability fuels speculative purchasing, which in turn solidifies the capitalization of shares. In the year 2014, the standard price for a barrel of oil was 100 dollars, a figure that has fallen to 50 dollars thus far. This price slump has created a silent investment boom amongst the many investors who make their money buying distressed assets at big discounts.

Renewed interest in shale oil is the second reason. One factor that has created this renewed interest is the technological advancement that has made fracking more efficient and environmentally friendly. Thanks to modern technology, oil exploration firms can get more out of wells without having to spend a lot of money on diesel run equipment. It is projected that interest will continue to grow provided exploration firms invest in newer technologies and explore new fields at the same time.

Healthcare is another sector that deserves more than a mention. After being shunned by investment firms for long, it is slowly making a comeback. This is due to efforts by the authorities to ease the many regulations that have made it inaccessible to investors. Top equity firms are competing to buyout good performing pharmaceuticals besides building more quality hospitals to meet growing demand from the middle class.

Despite the massive investment losses made in real estate during the global financial meltdown of 2008, many investment companies recovered and reaped hefty returns during the years to come. This resilience has made real estate look like the ultimate investment area for many firms. The entertainment scene, specifically music production and Hollywood, is also garnering interest amongst investors.




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