TIGER 21 Founder Talks Private Markets, Value, and Volatility on Yahoo Finance

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Ellen Altamirano

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May 30, 2025

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When market volatility intensifies amid fluctuating economic signals, many investors struggle to pinpoint where true value lies. In a conversation with Yahoo Finance, TIGER 21 Founder and Chairman Michael Sonnenfeldt shared how ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs are navigate uncertainty, and why they have leaned into value and private markets over trend-driven plays. 

With over $200B in collective personal assets, TIGER 21 Members are primarily first-generation wealth creators who have scaled private businesses from the ground up, bringing a pragmatic, operative mindset to investment decisions. Michael offers insight into that disciplined approach, highlighting the asset classes Members are favoring, from private credit to real estate. 

As Michael puts it: “If you didn’t know that it’s a better deal when it’s down ten percent, you shouldn’t own it in the first place.”  

Watch the full interview to explore how TIGER 21 Members are allocating capital, what they’re avoiding, and why long-term conviction still matters more than ever.  

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