Private Equity

Private Equity

Private Equity: Equity securities of companies that have not gone public (i.e., are not listed on a public exchange). Private equities are generally illiquid and thought of as a long-term investment. As they are not listed on an exchange, any investor wishing to sell securities in private companies must find a buyer without the help of the stock market. In addition, there are many transfer restrictions on private securities. The Alternative Oxford Private Equity Dictionary