US pensions increase stakes in $1.8 trillion private credit market

8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 24

Arkansas teachers’ retirement fund raised its position this month, while New Mexico’s sovereign wealth fund and Virginia’s pension added to their holdings in March.
These moves come as US pension funds seek higher returns despite ongoing volatility in private credit markets.
The increased allocations highlight institutional confidence in weathering market turmoil and reflect a broader trend among state funds to diversify investment strategies.

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