Market Perspectives

Chart Source: Prequin and FactSet. Note: Data as of 12/31/2024. Private Markets are represented by 50% Preqin Private Equity Index and 50% Preqin Private Credit Index. Equity is represented by the S&P 500^® Index. Bonds are represented by Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Note: Data as of 12/31/2024. Private Markets are represented by 50% Preqin Private Equity Index and 50% Preqin Private Credit Index. Equity is represented by the S&P 500^® Index. Bonds are represented by Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. There is no guarantee any of these trends will continue. Investing involves risk. It does not constitute investment advice or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any security and is subject to change at any time due to changes in market or economic conditions. The comments should not be construed as a recommendation of individual holdings or market sectors, but as an illustration of broader themes.

Private market index providers rely on voluntary performance reporting by funds. This means that underperforming funds may delay reporting or, in some cases, not report at all. Additionally, poorly performing funds might liquidate, which further skews the results. As a result, private market indices may reflect a bias towards funds with successful track records, leading to the appearance that historical average fund performance is higher than it actually is.  It’s critical for investors to be aware of survivorship bias when assessing historical performance. Understanding this bias can help make more informed decisions when evaluating current private market investments.

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