5. FAQ - PE Indices & Benchmarks
5.1 FAQ - privateMetrics Data
- Where is the data sourced from?
- How large is the privateMetrics® database?
- What geographies and sectors are covered within your database?
- What are the criteria used to select companies in the private asset universe?
- How are the constituents selected for the flagship PE indices?
- How large is your transaction database?
- Which currencies are available for these indices?
- How do you prevent survivorship, selection, or reporting biases in your data?
5.2 FAQ - privateMetrics Analytics
- What data/analytics can I observe on privateMetrics®?
- What are the common use cases for privateMetrics®?
- Do the index returns include dividends?
- How are the constituents weighted in these indices?
- How important are the risk factors to explaining the price/sales ratio?
- How are your indices different from other data providers?
- Can you provide asset-level data for private companies?
- Do you also provide the data on observed transactions?