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Exclusive | Want a Stake in a Private Company? New $5,000 Minimum Opens Private Markets to More Investors - WSJ

1. Investment minimums for private companies drop to $5,000, enabling broader access. 2. EquityZen and Forge partner with Yahoo Finance to share data on 100 pre-IPO firms. 3. Private-equity investments continue underperforming compared to public markets, raising concerns. 4. Companies now go public later, averaging 10.7 years, increasing private market investments. 5. Investors must be accredited to invest in private markets, affecting accessibility.

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Why Neutral?

While broader access to private companies could imply indirect competition for investors, HOOD's core business focusing on public stocks may remain steady. Past shifts in investment channels have seen negligible direct effects on HOOD’s market performance.

How important is it?

The ease of access to private markets indirectly affects HOOD by altering investor behavior, yet its primary impact remains limited without direct participation from HOOD in private markets.

Why Short Term?

The immediate shift in investment approach might attract some retail investors temporarily but will likely stabilize as the market adjusts. Comparable events, like the rise of ETFs, had short-term enthusiasm before settling back.

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