Maximizing High-Interest Environments: Opportunities in Private Credit

June 27, 2024

In this episode of The Wealth Enterprise Briefing, WE Family Offices Managing Partner Michael Zeuner and Senior Investment Manager Matt Farrell continue a previous discussion about the effects of prolonged higher interest rates on private investment markets, this time examining the opportunities presented.

Michael and Matt explore where the current market environment offers prospects for deploying capital despite the challenges posed by sustained higher interest rates.

Key topics addressed during this episode include:

• The impact of higher interest rates on real estate, highlighting both equity and debt perspectives.
• Opportunities in private credit and how private lenders are stepping into the void left by traditional banks.
• Sectors to approach with caution, emphasizing the need for selectivity and quality focus in venture capital and real estate equity.

Understanding the comparative advantages and risks within different private market sectors can help strategically maneuver these opportunities amidst higher interest rates.

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