This week, Jonathan Davis, editor of the Investment Trusts Handbook, is away and cannot bring the usual summary of news and results. However, he was able to speak with Jim Strang, chairman of HgCapital. The normal format will return next Saturday, 08 June 2024.

We are grateful for the support of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, which enables us to keep the podcast free.

Section Timestamps:0:00:39 - A shorter podcast than normal0:01:02 - Money Makers Circle0:01:23 - This week's guest0:01:56 - Q&A with Jim Strang0:02:20 - The private equity sector over the past couple of years0:05:00 - Performance of private equity vs listed markets0:08:25 - The shift from public to private markets0:11:13 - Supply and demand0:13:28 - M&A activity0:16:06 - HgCapital and the structural advantages of listed private equity trusts0:19:03 - The last few years for HgCapital and its discount0:28:43 - The ongoing strategy of the business0:32:00 - Significant risks0:33:32 - Close

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