The following was referenced today on Citywire. Don't believe that it has been previously linked. Apologize if dup.
https://www.independentvanguardadviser.com/do-you-really-need-private-investments/SUMMARYPrivate markets are being pitched as the next frontier for everyday investors—with Vanguard now joining the push. But don’t believe the hype. Alternative investment funds are expensive, opaque and illiquid. Their risk-reducing qualities are oversold. And unless you have access to the best managers, private investments are more likely to add complexity to your portfolio than improve performance.
