BMO Private Equity Trust is an investment entity that specializes in providing access to private equity opportunities typically unavailable to individual investors. Established in 1999, the Trust focuses on creating a diversified portfolio of high-quality assets, primarily through investments in private equity funds and direct stakes in private businesses. The strategy aims to generate capital growth over the medium to long term while also delivering predictable and attractive dividends to shareholders. The management team leverages an extensive network to identify and select investments, ensuring a well-rounded exposure to various private equity opportunities. BMO Private Equity Trust operates under the larger framework of BMO Global Asset Management, which offers comprehensive investment services and is part of the BMO Financial Group, a leading financial institution in North America.