Private Market Funds Trail S&P 500 Across All Time Horizons for First Time Since 2000
For the first time since 2000, private market funds—covering private equity, debt, and venture capital—have underperformed the S&P 500 across all key time horizons (3 months to 10 years). In 2024, the State Street Private Equity Index returned 7.08%, while the S&P 500 delivered 25.02%. Rising interest rates, fewer exits, and a slowdown in dealmaking have constrained private market returns. However, sector-specific funds (especially in financials and energy) and top-performing managers continue to show pockets of outperformance, highlighting the growing need for selectivity and specialization.
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Junk Bond Market Sees Record Sales Amid Trade War Jitters
US companies with weaker credit ratings are rushing to issue junk bonds ahead of potential trade tensions and the expiration of the 90-day pause on USA tariffs in July. Junk bond sales hit $32 billion in May, the highest since October, as companies aim to lock in financing before market volatility increases. Spreads spiked in April after the tariff announcement but retreated in May. Investment-grade bond sales are also strong, with projections of $110–120 billion in June.
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Private Equity’s Diverging Paths | Blackstone, KKR, & Apollo Chart Different Courses for the Future
The strategic divergence among the top three private equity firms—Blackstone, Apollo Global Management, and KKR—as they adapt to a changing investment landscape. These differing strategies reflect each firm’s risk appetite and growth philosophy, signaling a pivotal moment in the private equity industry as firms navigate evolving economic uncertainties
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Opening the $9 Trillion US Retirement Market to Private Equity
The US administration is considering an executive order that would open up U.S. 401(k) retirement plans—currently holding nearly $9 trillion—to private equity investments. This move would direct federal agencies to assess the feasibility of allowing retirement savers access to funds managed by private capital giants like Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo. While such investments could offer higher long-term returns, they also come with increased risks including higher fees, reduced liquidity, and less transparency.
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