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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

But given the challenges of complexity, illiquidity and higher fees, investors and their adviser need to bring a higher level of scrutiny and discipline.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“While that’s not particularly high given the illiquidity of the privately held companies in the underlying portfolio, it’s important to understand that investments may be locked up for a very long time.”

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Those types of investors have larger portfolios, can take on more complexity and illiquidity, and, crucially, they have advisors helping them.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026