Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF

The S&P 500 rallied 58 basis points on news of a potential U.S.-Iran deal to extend a ceasefire. The VIX fell below 16, while Bitcoin declined about 1% and the liquidity-sensitive PSP ETF finished lower, suggesting some market segments remain under pressure despite broader gains.

Market volatility indicators suggest underlying financial stress, with heightened hedging activity, rising implied correlations, and increasing funding pressures across liquidity-sensitive market segments.

TPG announced the acquisition of Peppertree Capital Management for up to $660 million, which is expected to significantly enhance TPG's capabilities in developing wireless communication towers and network infrastructure.

OMERS, the defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal sector, achieved an 8.3% investment return in 2024, exceeding its 7.5% benchmark. The plan's net assets grew to $138.2 billion, and it reported a 98% smoothed funded status. OMERS has averaged a 7.1% annual return over the past 10 years.

Preqin predicts that the global alternative assets market will exceed $30 trillion by 2030, driven by strong growth in private equity, private debt, and secondary markets. The report highlights the increasing role of private wealth in driving alternative asset growth.