Talk Your Book: What Is Private Credit?

Dec 18, 2023

Guest Marco Hanig, Managing and Founding Principal of Alternative Fund Advisors and former Principal at AQR, discusses the basics of Private Credit, the shift from banks to private credit platforms, types of lending and interest rates, nature and attractiveness of private credit, and leverage, net current yield, fees, and due diligence in this episode of Talk Your Book.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Shift from Banks to Private Credit Platforms

01:31 • 14min

Types of Lending and Interest Rates in the Private Credit Market

15:12 • 3min

Private Credit: Nature, Volatility, and Attractiveness

18:11 • 13min

Leverage, Net Current Yield, Fees, Due Diligence, and Fund of Funds

30:50 • 6min

On this episode of Talk Your Book, Ben Carlson and Michael Batnick are joined by, Marco Hanig, Managing and Founding Principal of Alternative Fund Advisors and former Principal at AQR to discuss: the basics to Private Credit, the differences between a loan and a bond, why Private Credit is earning a premium yield, and much more!

To learn more visit: https://alternativefundadvisors.com/

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