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February 11, 2026

A growing industry: The future of alternative credit portfolios

BSP Alternative Credit Survey 2026

BSP surveyed 135 global institutional investors with AUM totalling $8 trillion for their views on how they will allocate to alternative credit in the years ahead. While most intend to increase allocations, diversification across the asset class was a theme.

  • Over 90% of LPs will either maintain or boost alternative credit allocations this year
  • LPs seek broader exposure across credit sub-strategies with infrastructure debt popular
  • Regional rebalancing underway as European and APAC investors reveal ‘home bias’
  • Fund structuring is changing fast as LPs favor flexible solutions like Evergreen vehicles

 

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