Mutual Funds Venturing into Venture Capital

Monday, 21 April 2014 | by Pat's Picks

The Wall Street Journal says more and more mutual funds are getting into the venture capital game, taking chances on Silicon Valley startups traditionally deemed too risky for mutual funds. These risks could pay off big for investors if the companies go public or get sold. But mutual funds typically shy away from such risky propositions, aiming for steady, if not spectacular gains.

SOURCE: Wall Street Journal