European Long Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs)
The power to explore new horizonsPrivate markets are becoming more accessible
Investing in private markets has traditionally been dominated by institutional investors due to high minimum investment amounts, complex fund structures and lengthy lock-up periods. However, recent advancements in product development and regulation are helping to open up these opportunities to a wider range of investors. Innovative solutions such as the European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) now enable individual investors to access private markets through a regulated structure, offering the potential for greater portfolio diversification beyond traditional equities and bonds.
What are ELTIFs?
An ELTIF is an EU-regulated investment fund that invests in long-term projects and businesses, including real estate, infrastructure, private equity and private debt. Designed to support economic growth and increase accessibility to private markets, ELTIFs offer lower minimum investments and a simpler fund structure compared to traditional private markets funds. These funds are also subject to enhanced regulation, promoting transparency and investor protection. Despite this increased accessibility, ELTIFs require a long-term commitment and can have limited liquidity during certain periods, so may not be suitable for all investors.
Benefits for investors
Increased access
Designed to make private markets more accessible by offering lower minimum investments and simpler structures compared to traditional private market funds
Direct ownership
Enables investors to gain direct exposure to a diverse range of underlying assets, including infrastructure, real estate, private equity and private debt
Portfolio diversification
Access to private markets can offer diversification through differentiated return drivers, compared to traditional bond and equities
Long-term returns
ELTIFs offer investors the potential for enhanced returns by providing access to less liquid investments and leveraging the expertise of experienced managers
Regulated structure
Regulated investment structure provides transparency, investor protection and oversight under EU frameworks
Investing in ELTIFs involves risks, including but not limited to illiquidity due to extended lock-up periods, potential capital losses from exposure to less liquid or unlisted assets, and market volatility affecting the underlying investments. Additionally, regulatory and operational risks should be considered, as changes in legislation or fund management practices may impact performance. Prospective investors should carefully assess their risk tolerance and seek independent advice before committing to such vehicles.
Our expert edge in Private Markets
Schroders Capital is the private markets investment division of Schroders, providing specialist access to infrastructure, real estate, private equity and private debt. We combine highly experienced teams and well-proven skills in private markets with the scale, discipline and resources of one of the world’s leading asset managers.
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ELTIFs at Schroders
Having launched our first fund in February 2023, Schroders Capital now offers two private equity ELTIFs – Schroders Capital Semi-Liquid Global Private Equity ELTIF and Schroders Capital Global Direct IV Access. These funds provide complementary exposure to small and medium-sized buyout and growth investments globally. Please contact us below for more information.