Growth in Private Debt Market

Source: https://www.allianz.com/content/dam/onemarketing/azcom/Allianz_com/economic-research/publications/specials/en/2024/april/2024-04-22-Private-Debt.pdf

The graph illustrates the growth of private debt assets under management from 2013 to 2023, with a split between institutional and retail investors. Notably, while institutional investors continue to hold the majority of private debt assets, the share held by retail investors has been growing. This reflects a rising interest from private investors, who are increasingly attracted to private debt for its potential returns and diversification benefits.

Source: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/as-private-market-investors-adapt-to-higher-interest-rates-here-are-5-financing-trends-to-expect-in-2024/

The graph shows the steady growth of global private debt assets under management (AUM) from 2008 to March 2023, reaching $1.61 trillion. This expansion highlights the increasing global demand for private debt investments, with capital flowing into both U.S. and international markets, making private debt a key part of diversified investment portfolios.

Source: https://www.partnersgroup.com/~/media/Files/P/Partnersgroup/Universal/news-and-views/solving-the-private-markets-allocation-gap-from-products-to-portfolio-construction.pdf

The image shows that private credit investments have achieved an annualized return of 8.9%, substantially higher than the 1.3% return of traditional U.S. bonds. This highlights the attractiveness of private credit as an asset class, particularly for investors seeking higher returns than those typically available in public bond markets.