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December 31, 2025

Quarterly Alternatives Commentary

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The Q4 2025 report highlights a rebound in private market activity and strong hedge fund performance as rate-cutting cycles began. Activity was characterized by mega-deals in North America and a recovery in investment values across Asia-Pacific.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Private market activity rebounded in Q4 2025 as central banks began easing interest rates, improving investor confidence and transaction volumes.
  • 2.North American private equity was bolstered by mega-deals, including the $40 billion Aligned Data Centers and $18.3 billion Hologic public-to-private transactions.
  • 3.Hedge funds outperformed liquid alternative mutual fund structures in 2025, supported by equity market strength and significant dispersion.

Table of Contents

  • Alternatives Dashboard
  • Quarterly Insights
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Marketable Alternatives
  • Index Definitions
  • Important Information

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Authors

Author(s)

Securities

Aligned Data CentersHologicWLIQABain Capital Fund XIV

Themes

AI Premium ValuationsCentral Bank Rate EasingHedge Fund vs. Liquid Alt Dispersion

Regions

North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesJapan