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Just Added | The Role of Private Credit in the Post-Pandemic World

The forces that have ushered in higher private-market allocations in recent decades are still in place—if anything, they’ve strengthened.

Inigo Fraser-Jenkins, Alla Hemsworth | 14 October 2024

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The Role of Private Credit in the Post-Pandemic World

The forces that have ushered in higher private-market allocations in recent decades are still in place—if anything, they’ve strengthened.

Why Own Anything But Cash?

Money-market funds have been the clear favorite over the last two years, attracting more than $1.8 trillion of inflows.

Why Own Anything Other Than the US?

The US equity market has outperformed the rest of the developed world by nearly 110% over the past decade, in common-currency terms.

Equity Opportunities

Global stock markets have been rallying for much of the past two years. Will the streak continue? And what opportunities are most compelling within equities?

About the Authors

Inigo Fraser Jenkins 
Investment Strategist

Alla Harmsworth
Investment Strategist

Robertas Stancickas
Senior Research Associate