The Morningstar PitchBook Developed Markets Listed Private Equity Index has risen nearly 50% year-to-date through the end of October 2021, compared to 20% for its public market index equivalent.

Global inflation fears drove investor interest in TIPs and long bonds in October, reflected in strong gains for the Morningstar US TIPS & US 10+ Year Treasury Bond Index.

One notable by-product of the rising importance of sustainable investing in the eyes of investors is the growing popularity of ESG-friendly stocks. And, according to Morningstar Indexes, ESG investors may want to take a closer look at valuations when determining which ESG-friendly stocks in which to invest.