The “Noise” Continues: Private Credit Fund Flow Update by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

It’s still too early to know whether AI will trigger a wave of severe software-related loan losses, but one thing is clear, a growing number of individual investors in private credit funds are not waiting around to find out.

The Great Pivot to Permanent Capital by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Since the Great Financial Crisis, the alternative investing industry has largely operated as a fast-growing upstart — but times are now changing.

Big Blue Sky Thinking: AI Chip Financing by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

As the tidal wave of capital-raising to fund the AI buildout continues, private credit firms are emerging as central players.

The Eye of the Beholder by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

As The global market for fine art is truly massive yet remains an enigma to most of the investing public. Today’s column explores how one investment company, Masterworks, is enabling individuals to invest in masterpieces through securitization.

Signals, Noise and Wind Shifts: The Alternative Asset Managers Report Earnings by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Alternative investment managers reported eagerly awaited earnings last week.

Shipping as an Alternative by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Exploring a Different Alt Investing Strategy

Show Me the Money! Behind the Alts Pivot to Retail by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Why did alternative investment managers pivot to courting individual investors?

Private Credit Fund Fiasco: Finance Lessons by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

“Don’t put the wrong people in the wrong investment vehicle.”

Growth Equity: Will the Unicorns Come to the Window? by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Public and private market investors alike have high hopes for the IPO market in 2026.

Private Equity Check-In: Please Clear the Exits! by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Despite AI-related angst roiling equity markets, major indexes remain close to their all-time highs.

Hedge Fund Fun or Fury? by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Examining Volatility, Shorting and “De-Grossing”

A “No Good, Very Bad” Week for BDC’s by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Last week the markets absorbed several sobering news events from the world of private credit.

Alternative Metamorphosis: Going Retail by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

The convergence of traditional and alternative investments is reshaping asset management.

Hedge Funds: Basking in the Glow of a Good Year by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

In early January there is typically a flurry of stories about which hedge funds posted notable prior year returns.

LBO Investing: The Original Private Equity Strategy by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Alternative Investment Fee Structures: A Blessing and a Curse by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

De-mystifying the unique fee structures used by hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital firms.

The Changing Face of Venture Capital by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Rainbows and Unicorns

“The Alts” – Wall Street’s New Influencers by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Will They Influence Your 401k next?

Private Credit: Crisis or Kerfuffle? by Ros Looby – Alternative Views

Making Sense of this Controversial Asset Class