McKinsey on Investing

In the wake of the pandemic, the world’s long-term investors are reexamining their purpose.

Private equity has an opportunity to transform the global business community and improve returns.

Jean Salata, CEO and Founding Partner of Baring Private Equity Asia, discusses key trends in the evolution of private equity deal flow, how digitalization is affecting private equity firms, and why leadership and talent are key to unlocking outsized returns.

A strong mission and excellent talent management make for healthy institutions—and better investment performance.

Adding value to portfolio companies and buying cheap still matter.

Despite turmoil in the real economy, the US stock market remains resilient because of three critical factors: the basis of valuations, the market’s composition, and investors’ expectations.

The pandemic has triggered seismic economic and societal changes. New research can help sponsors assess the strength and direction of these tremors.

Tested by the pandemic, many of the world’s leading institutional investors are demonstrating resilience and agility.

Exits have all but stopped, for the moment. Leading firms are taking advantage of the extra time.

The pandemic has forced the adoption of new ways of working. Organizations must reimagine their work and the role of offices in creating safe, productive, and enjoyable jobs and lives for employees.

Private equity portfolio companies are crucibles for CFOs. Here are four essential priorities to get started on the right foot.

Early in the COVID-19 crisis, sponsors and portfolio companies collaborated to find ways to conserve cash. The next step, delivering the savings, requires heightened diligence and discipline.

A new report looks at the impact of new money in an old industry—and what it means for incumbents, startups, and investors.

The best of our recent research and ideas for investors.

McKinsey on Investing draws on the perspectives and experience of McKinsey consultants who advise investors, and other sources from around the world. To learn more about our expertise, please visit our Private Equity & Principal Investors Practice, Wealth & Asset Management Practice, or Capital Projects & Infrastructure Practice pages.