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A Hedge Against Instability: Private Markets Are Replacing Traditional Safe Havens

Julien Wolff, executive director and head of risk management at 6 Monks, explores how private markets are increasingly replacing traditional safe havens like bonds and gold in today’s volatile environment. Wolff explains why geopolitical instability, inflation shocks and European regulatory innovation are accelerating a broader investor shift toward alternative assets.
By Julien Wolff

SecondMarket’s Barry Silbert Thinks That NASDAQ and the NYSE Are Broken

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By Nitasha Tiku

Fred Wilson Says USV is Paying 25-50% More To Enter Deals Than in 2008

Erick Schonfeld got a quick interview with Fred Wilson today at TechCrunch Disrupt. “Yes things have gotten very expensive if
By Ben Popper

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