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Private Markets & Alternatives

Empirical analysis and expert advice on the most complex asset classes.

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Deeper insights into risks within private markets, benefiting both non-investors seeking understanding and investors aiming to enhance investment and portfolio management decisions.

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Unbiased

We remain impartial towards capital allocation, offering genuine perspectives on the risks and opportunities across various markets and assets.

Data-Driven

Leveraging diverse data sources, we ensure comprehensive coverage across all asset classes, addressing gaps even in data from reputable providers.

Forward-Looking

Our approach is future-oriented, providing proactive views on sub-asset classes. We adopt a holistic approach that resonates with investors employing drawdown funds, direct investments, co-investments, secondaries, and evergreen funds.

Analytical Framework

We employ a tailored framework for each sub-asset class, guiding strategic decisions on over- and under-weighting based on intrinsic value and competitive opportunities within and across asset classes.

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“Our approach to private markets and alternatives is unbiased, empirical, forward-looking, and portfolio management focused. We understand how heterogeneous these markets are and how important it is to distill and provide analysis from a practitioner standpoint.”

Brian Payne, Chief Strategist, Private Markets & Alternatives

What is included

Private Markets & Alternatives - What's Included

Quarterly Reports

Detailed analysis across all sub-asset classes, providing a comprehensive view for strategic decision-making. 

Special Reports

In-depth examinations of specific market trends, within or across asset classes.

Strategy Insights

Short and focused reports featuring analytical charts typical of BCA. 

Capital Market Assumptions

Quantitative forecasts and projections, broken down by return components. Allows investors the ability to integrate and tailor to their portfolios. 

Personal Conference Calls

Exclusive one-on-one or group meetings with the Chief Strategist, offering personalized guidance tailored to client needs.

 

Email Correspondence

Customized responses to critical client questions.

 

Webcasts

Presentations and roundtable discussions showcasing latest research with lively Q&A. 

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Coverage

 

Private Equity: 
Buyouts, Growth Equity, Late- and Early-Stage Venture Capital – Stages, Sizes, Sectors 

 

Private Credit: 
Senior Direct Lending, Mezzanine Financing, Distressed & Special Situations – Specialty Finance, Special Situations, Sectors 

 

Real Estate: 
Core/Core+, Value Add, Opportunistic – Office, Industrial, Multifamily, Retail, Specialty Purpose 

 

Hedge Funds: 
Directional, Diversifier, Crisis Risk Offset – Long-Short Equity, Event Driven, Multi-Strategy, Relative Value, Macro, CTAs, Tail Risk 


Geographical Coverage: 
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific

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In The News

Brian speaks with AusBizUS about potential real estate downturn, with rippling effects on the global economy.

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Brian speaks to AusBiz about the outlook for the private credit market.

Brian Payne

Chief Strategist, Private Markets & Alternatives

Brian runs comprehensive and unbiased data analysis. He establishes forward-looking expectations across the spectrum of private markets and alternatives, including private equity, private credit, hedge funds, and real estate.

Before joining BCA Research in 2022, Brian was an Investment Officer at the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois, where he restructured and oversaw a $5+ billion multi-asset portfolio. Previously, he was a buy-side researcher and trader at Potomac River Capital, LLC. He began his career at Fortigent, a wealth management consulting firm advising RIAs on alternative investments and asset allocation.

Brian holds a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. He is also a CFA and CAIA charter holder.