# Private Equity

*Saving & Investing — Finicade finance glossary*

Investing in companies that aren't listed on a public exchange — buying, improving and later selling them. Returns can be high, but the money is locked up for years and the holdings are hard to value or sell.

**Related terms:** [Hedge Fund](https://finicade.com/glossary/hedge-fund), [Liquidity](https://finicade.com/glossary/liquidity), [Leverage](https://finicade.com/glossary/leverage)

**Taught in:** Charter Climb — Alternative Investments

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/private-equity