Private credit has been in the headlines lately, and much of it isn’t particularly reassuring. Investors are reading about rising redemption requests, questions surrounding valuations, weakening lending standards, refinancing pressure, and concerns about the quality of some loans. Even the Federal Reserve has identified private credit as an area receiving increased attention as the market has grown. Those concerns shouldn’t be ignored. But they also shouldn’t automatically le

Private credit opportunities can look surprisingly similar at first. Two investments may offer comparable returns, both may be described as senior-secured, and both may have collateral supporting the loan. From an investor’s perspective, it can be easy to assume that the risks are similar as well. But what appears similar on the surface can look very different once you understand what is actually supporting the investment. The reason is relatively simple. Terms such as “senio

When investors compare investment opportunities, the projected return often gets the most attention. It is easy to understand why. A potential 15% return naturally looks more attractive than 10%, but the higher number does not tell you whether it is the better investment. To understand that, you first need to understand the risk you are being asked to take. As we have explored in recent articles, projected return is only part of the investment decision. The strength of the co