Prepare for unexpected. Yeah I know, sounds really 'girl guide' don't it/ But every term something bad is likely to happen (a roomie vomits on your iPod, someone throws a fire-extinguisher thru Principal's car window while you happen to be passing and you get blamed, latest squeeze needs some cash for a little 'op') and you will need readies to deal with it. It's at times like these you find out who your REAL friends are, namely NO ONE, so you have to rely on your own resources. This tip also fits in with planning for holidays - those Christmas presents don't buy themselves, sucker.

And by way, don't give credit to roomies. Those s.o.b/s NEVER pay it back, and next term they will have left college completely, or at least changed their names and courses, so you will not be seeing your hard-earned ever again. That's about it really. Sorry.

Regardless of kind of Private Equity Investing that takes place it is clear that potential for large returns exists. A downside is also present, however, sound due diligence and understanding company you are investing in will reduce risk of losing your money.

How Private Equity Investing plays a part in your portfolio

Large institutional investors have always been drawn to private equity investing. It has potential to offer long-term returns that are superior to standard stock investing. Stock market investment cannot make returns that Private Equity Investing can.

The Tech Boom that ended in 2001 was an example of Private Equity Investing occurring on a large scale. Venture Capitalist invested millions and received tens of millions in return for a successful floatation. This is why Private Equity Investment offers such great potential, especially is your invested company decides to become listed. You then get a share of profit generated.

For average investor to have private equity play a major part in their portfolio they would need to invest in a Private Equity Fund. This is good option to consider as traditionally Private Equity Investing has been domain of largest investors due to size of investment required and long investment terms. Private Equity is highly illiquid and scale needed to achieve an appropriate degree of diversification can be immense. A Private Equity Fund can offer you great diversification in a number of Private Equity investment with all due diligence conducted for you.