The long-term performance history of the direct lending market shows a striking dispersion between investor returns delivered by top-quartile and bottom-quartile managers.
Historical loss rates are a crucial factor in determining the level of return a direct lending fund will generate.
The performance gap between managers has persisted over time; in our view, this is because successful managers have built resilient franchise businesses with enduring competitive advantages.
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