“After 25 years in private markets, I’ve learned that business itself has enough volatility—without adding the emotion-driven price swings of the stock market.” —Brad Nathan, Founder & President, Lynx Equity

Following last week’s steepest S&P 500 drop since 2020—and continued market uncertainty—many investors are seeking more secure ways to protect and grow their capital.¹ While some investors may be tempted to retreat to cash during volatile times, this can be risky as inflation steadily erodes its value. Lynx Equity's fixed investment model stands out as a beacon of reliability, providing consistent monthly cash flows irrespective of market fluctuations.*

Why Are Public Markets So Volatile?

Unlike private businesses, which are valued based on their operations, public companies are priced minute-by-minute on the stock market—often driven more by emotion and speculation than fundamentals. Investor sentiment, news headlines, and algorithmic trading can cause major share price swings, even when a company’s actual performance hasn’t changed. Even with recent market rebounds, price movements are often driven by speculation rather than underlying business results. This creates an added layer of volatility that doesn’t always reflect business reality.

By contrast, Lynx’s model focuses on the long-term performance of businesses—privately held, carefully acquired, and built for sustainability. Lynx investors benefit from steady, fixed returns, backed by diversified operating companies.*

Lynx Equity's Fixed Investment Model

Lynx offers a fixed investment model designed for those prioritizing security and steady income.  

Key features include:

Fixed Terms with 100% Principal Returned: Investments are structured with predetermined terms, and the original investment is guaranteed to be returned upon maturity, barring renewal decisions.

Monthly Interest Payments: Investors receive equal monthly interest payments, providing a consistent income stream throughout the investment period.  

Attractive Risk-Adjusted Returns: By deploying raised capital to acquire and operate established businesses with stable cash flows, Lynx offers returns that are both competitive and largely independent of public market fluctuations.  

Focus on Established Enterprises

Traditional fixed-income instruments, such as corporate bonds, often expose investors to concentration risks. Lynx mitigates this by backing investor loans with a diversified portfolio of private companies across various sectors and geographies. Lynx's investment strategy focuses on acquiring established businesses with proven track records and stable cash flows, deliberately avoiding startups and turnaround ventures. Many of these companies have operated successfully for decades, demonstrating resilience through economic downturns, including the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 market turbulence. By backing consistently profitable enterprises, Lynx ensures its capital is deployed in businesses that have stood the test of time, reinforcing its commitment to long-term value creation.

As Founder and President Brad Nathan explains:

“At Lynx, we focus on making a positive impact in the businesses we own. In public markets, average investors typically have no ability to influence the companies they invest in. That’s a fundamental principle at Lynx—we’re active partners, not passive shareholders, and we do our best to support the leaders of the companies in our group as they work to succeed. That involvement creates an excellent working relationship so that Lynx and the people at the subsidiaries work together for the best outcome.”

This hands-on approach empowers the businesses it acquires, while providing investors with a stable and purpose-driven investment model.

A Proven Model for Resilience

Historically, private equity firms with diversified, operationally focused portfolios—similar to Lynx—have performed well during economic downturns.* During the 2001 dot-com crash and the 2008 financial crisis, private equity investments not only weathered the turbulence but often outperformed public markets. Research has shown that PE-backed companies experienced greater stability and faster recoveries than their non-PE-backed counterparts.² This resilience is attributed to active management, long-term capital, and a focus on established businesses—key tenets of Lynx’s own investment approach.³

Amidst the current economic volatility, Lynx’s fixed investment model offers stability and predictability.* For more information on investment opportunities with Lynx Equity, please visit our invest page or contact our team at ir@lynxequity.com.

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Disclosures

*Past returns do not guarantee future results.  

Nothing in this article constitutes an offer to any person or to the public generally to purchase securities of any kind or an offer to invest in Lynx Equity Limited.

Footnotes

¹ Financial Times, Trump’s New Tariffs Trigger Steepest S&P 500 Drop Since 2020, April 3, 2025.
²Neuberger Berman, The Historical Impact of Economic Downturns on Private Equity, 2022.
³ Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Private Equity During a Recession: Performance and Resilience, 2021; Moonfare, Why Private Equity Is Stronger in a Recession, 2023.

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