Can Private Equity Save Us
From Our Own Dystopian Future?
July is off to an interesting start to say the least! The Debt Ceiling default was averted at the 11th hour with Biden signing the legislation on Saturday. As the US economic landscape remains unscathed, it’s a poignant contrast to the wildfires ravaging Canada, resulting in some of the worst air quality worldwide. Amidst these unfolding narratives, we also commemorate the 74th anniversary of George Orwell’s prescient novel, ‘1984’.
This week, on The Perspective, we delve into the intriguing realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). With the landmark release of ChatGPT last November, it begs the question: are we nearing our own version of a dystopian future? We’ll evaluate the trajectory of AI, discuss its potential impact on job security, and explore emerging investment opportunities in this field.
Meanwhile, as Germany officially steps into recession, Canada deals with further interest rate hikes, and the U.S. contends with a significant credit crunch, we turn our attention to Private Equity. This asset class has been a safe haven for major pension funds and endowments for decades. Can this be used by retail investors in the same way? Spoiler Alert: our Private Equity portfolio outperformed in 2022 with a 3.07% gain, while the S&P 500 registered losses of 18.11%!
In our Lighter Side section, we’ll delve into what differentiates entrepreneurs from the rest. What unique traits do they possess?
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