Private markets unpacked: Holding periods

Private Markets Unpacked: Holding periods

Our quarterly update for private wealth investors examines key characteristics of private markets using the latest data from Preqin

Holding periods are a crucial concept within private equity and impact liquidity for an investors
The trend we have seen is a lengthening of private equity buyout holding periods, influenced by the softening of the exit environment since the increase in policy rates in 2022
To Q2 2025 private equity exits remain subdued, with larger exits to lift aggregate exit value