John Cortese

Head of Portfolio Management at Apollo, overseeing credit trading across the company. Experienced in both public and private markets, bringing sell-side skills to the buy-side.

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Aug 18, 2025 • 58min

Credit Crunch: Apollo’s Cortese on Credit Trading, IG Privates

John Cortese, Head of Portfolio Management at Apollo, shares his extensive experience in navigating credit markets. He dives into the staggering $40 trillion private investment-grade segment and discusses the evolution of private credit. Cortese explains the advantages of scale in trading, liquidity challenges, and how non-bank lenders are reshaping financing. He also reflects on lessons from the early days of trading synthetics and the impact of technological changes on credit trading strategies.

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