Level 3 assets are
generally illiquid investments that are difficult to value, both because there is no easily observable market price (level 1), nor is there a reliable pricing model (level 2).
Not exact matches
These
investments are
generally illiquid and highly speculative, and are not suitable for anyone without a high tolerance for risk and / or low liquidity needs.
Generally fund managers shy away or simply can't invest in liquidations as 1) the company falls outside their defined
investment universe, or 2) the shares are too
illiquid (especially if the company delists), or 3) the timeframe is too unclear (often liquidations take 3 years or more), or the market cap becomes too small, etc..
These
investments are
generally illiquid and involve high risks.
And yet, private company
investments can also be notably high - risk endeavors, the company is
generally not as regulated; it may be controlled by majority owners who are unscrupulous and if investors are not careful, they may find themselves locked into ownership in the business with no exit — no way to monetize their
illiquid interest in the company.
Investments in private offerings are
generally illiquid in nature, do not offer guarantees of income or that objectives will be met, may be considered speculative in nature and could lose some or all of their value and principal
investment.