Week Ending May 31, 2026
Private credit yields compress as institutional allocations surge globally
At a Glance
WTI Oil
$0.00
+2.4%
Gold
$0
+1.8%
REIT Index
0
-0.8%
VIX
0.0
-1.2pts
HFRI Composite
0.0
+0.3%
Strategy: expanding
Liquidity: bullish
Hedging: neutral
Key Takeaways
Strategy: Private credit remains the dominant alternative strategy as institutional allocations accelerate, though yield compression signals maturing cycle. PE secondaries offer tactical value amid wide discount-to-NAV spreads.
Liquidity: Liquid alternatives experiencing record inflows as NI 81-102 framework matures in Canada, while secondary market pricing creates opportunities for patient capital. Semi-liquid structures gaining institutional adoption.
Hedging: VIX in normal regime supports risk-taking, but rising equity correlations across alternatives strategies reduce diversification benefits. Gold maintains tail risk hedge appeal at current levels.