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Morningstar PitchBook Buyout Replication Index

Capture the Key Characteristics of Buyout Investing in a Liquid Portfolio of Publicly Traded Stocks

Key Features

Morningstar PitchBook Buyout Replication Index 

The index employs a systematic approach, combining top-down industry exposure aligned with the US buyout market and bottom-up company selection using dynamic public market data to identify stocks that resemble companies in private equity buyout funds. 
Underpinned by PitchBook Data
Utilizes PitchBook’s comprehensive data on buyout funds and transactions, providing a valuable window into the selection criteria of buyout managers.

Powered by AI-Driven Innovation
An advanced neural network identifies public companies with take-private characteristics such as strong free cash flows and stable margins. 

Captures the distinct characteristics of buyout portfolios
Mirrors the sector and leverage profiles of private equity portfolios to deliver exposure that is truly comparable to private equity. 

Addresses return smoothing
Provides daily marked-to-market updates to mitigate delays in private fund reporting and accurately reflect the true risk profile of the private equity asset class.

ANALYSIS

Taking the Private out of Private Equity, with the Morningstar PitchBook Buyout Replication Index

Discover how the index systematically captures the fundamental characteristics of buyout investing within a portfolio of public equities.

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