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PSP Investments’ Private Equity portfolio has a long-term focus with investments held for an average of 5 to 10 years. It is invested globally in collaboration with strategic partners with whom the group has established strong relationships. PSP Investments continues to diversify the Private Equity portfolio, with direct and co-investments playing an increasingly important role.

Fast Facts
  • Senior Vice President, Private Equity: Derek Murphy
  • Inception date: July 2004
  • Net assets of $6.4 billion (as at March 31, 2012)
  • Target weighting: 14% of total portfolio
  • Return since inception: 5.3% (as at March 31, 2012)
  • Fiscal year 2012 performance:
    - One year rate of return of 7.7%
    - Investment income of $453 million

Private Equity - Diversification by sector
Public Markets