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The opportunity in private equity secondaries, particularly in the middle market, continues to be worthy of allocator attention.

Since 2007, mid-market private equity buyout funds have delivered strong returns over multiple cycles, while outperforming other areas of the private markets.

We dive deep into the defining trends shaping private markets in the first episode of our Private Markets Outlook series.

While rising rates have pressured commercial real estate property owners, debt funds have benefited.

Private equity secondaries have evolved from a tactical rebalancing tool into a core allocation for many institutional investors, offering diversified exposure, shorter duration and compelling risk-adjusted returns. In today’s environment—marked by higher rates, slower exits and rising GP-led activity—sourcing quality assets and maintaining pricing discipline have become critical. In the following discussion, Justin Lux and Patrick Gerbracht, Co-Heads of Secondaries at Future Standard, share their perspective on where value is being created in the market today.

Tremendous growth in private credit is a result of taking market share, not a spike in the overall debt pie.

As investors concentrate capital in the largest PE funds, smaller managers have delivered stronger returns.

Chief Market Strategist Troy A. Gayeski, CFA joined Bloomberg TV to discuss the forces behind high valuations in public equities.

Chief Market Strategist Troy A. Gayeski, CFA joined Bloomberg Radio to discuss why investors are looking to the middle market to complement mega caps.

Our Chief Market Strategist looks at the latest trends in U.S. markets and private markets strategies.

42% of global private capital fundraising went to funds targeting $5 billion or more, representing a significant mismatch between inflows and performance.

With North American private equity (PE) AUM nearing $5 trillion, secondaries offer a unique entry point to the market.