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Gaining Perspective

The Opportunity in Middle Market Private Credit

Feb 29, 2024
21:20

Private credit markets have shifted upmarket. Many larger financial players are seeking bigger deals that can have a greaterimpact on their portfolios. This has led to a vacuum in small/mid-cap deals where investors can get a significant yield premium to the overall market. In this episode, we will look at the public debt markets, where one can invest in high-yield/lower-rated bonds (e.g., triple Cs) to construct a portfolio that has a 200 or 300 basis point yield premium and has default losses equal to or less than the market. Investors can take advantage of market inefficiencies by participating in a part of the market that others are avoiding.

Here are some links to learn more about Ben and Polen Capital: https://www.polencapital.com/people/ben-santonelli 

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