Week Ending March 1, 2026
Private Credit Spreads Tighten as Secondary Discounts Signal PE Opportunity
At a Glance
WTI Oil
$0.00
-2.1%
Gold
$0
+1.3%
REIT Index
0
+0.8%
VIX
0.0
-1.2pts
HFRI Composite
0.0
+0.3%
Strategy: expanding
Liquidity: neutral
Hedging: risk-on
Key Takeaways
Strategy: Private credit remains attractive at 12-14% yields while PE secondary discounts of 15-20% create vintage 2024-25 opportunities for patient capital.
Liquidity: Liquid alt flows turned positive in February but secondary market pricing suggests illiquid vehicles offer better risk-adjusted returns at current discounts.
Hedging: VIX below 20 and declining alts-equity correlation support risk-on positioning, though maintaining 5-8% cash buffer for capital calls remains prudent.