UBS
May 25, 2026
Private Equity View
Macro ThematicPrivate MarketsCommoditiesMacro Economic IndicatorsInformation TechnologyEnergy
UBS remains constructive on private equity, noting resilient dealmaking and attractive valuations compared to public markets. They recommend diversifying beyond US technology into European/Asian assets and sectors like energy and healthcare.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Maintain a constructive view on private equity due to historical resilience to short-term political volatility.
- 2.Dealmaking momentum is shifting from megacap software deals toward middle-market opportunities in energy and hard assets.
- 3.Selectivity is critical, favoring experienced managers in carveouts, divestitures, and secondaries.
Table of Contents
- Private equity in the current environment
- Positive drivers
- Negative drivers
- Considerations before investing
- Appendix
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Authors
Karim CherifRichard HuangAntoinette Zuidweg
Themes
Sector Rotation from Growth to ValueArtificial Intelligence Disruption and Opportunity
Regions
GlobalEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesChina
