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Investor concerns about private market exposure to highly-leveraged software firms and fund illiquidity are driving withdrawal requests.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

These methods often involve high fees, a lack of transparency, and illiquidity; advisers suggest waiting until after the IPO.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Morningstar raises its fair-value estimate for SK Telecom ADRs to $44.70 from $35.00, factoring in a 50% discount for capital gains tax on sale and illiquidity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In the 2000s, derivatives created from subprime mortgages were accorded top credit ratings; now, the so-called illiquidity premium on portfolios of loans to small and midsize private companies is considered their secret sauce.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Pension funds and insurance companies want to increase their yield on their portfolio through private credit, but it introduces a lot of illiquidity risks to this system,” Ahmed said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025