The View From Apollo
The View from Apollo takes you inside one of the world’s leading asset managers as it navigates changing markets and uncovers opportunity in private credit, private equity, real assets, and beyond. Conversations with Apollo’s leaders and strategists give you a front-row seat to their ideas and analysis on portfolio management and the evolution of private markets. Learn how leading investors think about risk, value creation, and where alpha lives.
Episodes
Real Estate: After the Reset
Higher interest rates have contributed to a wholesale reset of valuations across the real estate market. Apollo’s Bert Crouch discusses why fundamentals in sectors like housing, logistics, and senior living remain resilient, and where investors are finding opportunities in a market increasingly shaped by demographic trends, the need for operational expertise, and mounting demand for “HALO” assets.
Private Market Secondaries: The $225 Billion Market Many Wealth Investors Overlook
On this episode of the View From Apollo’s Allocation Insights series, Alex Wright and Diana Sands are joined by Partner and Co-Head of Apollo's Sponsor & Secondary Solutions business Steve Lessar to discuss how private market secondaries have evolved from a niche liquidity tool to a core allocation of modern private market portfolios, which can offer immediate exposure to mature assets and attract
Finding Opportunity in a Converging Credit Market
In our second Convergence episode on the merging of private and public credit markets, partners Brian Weinstein and John Cortese unpack how rapidly shifting conditions are reshaping where and how investors find opportunity. With AI-driven disruption, geopolitical events and other dynamics in play, what looked like a more straightforward buyer’s market just months ago has evolved into a more nuance
Investing Across the Credit Cycle
In an evolving credit market, how should investors weigh opportunity and risk in the $40 trillion private credit landscape? In our latest Allocation Insights episode on market movement and what we’re hearing from investors around the world, Diana Sands and Alex Wright speak with four Apollo partners at the firm’s recent Credit Annual General Meeting – Akila Grewal, Chris Edson, Jim Vanek and Chris
Private Equity Portfolios: Three Key Dimensions of Diversification
Diversification has long been a cornerstone of investing, but what does it really mean in private equity today? In this episode, lead equity product specialist Bryn Gostin explores how diversification across managers, company size and sectors can help support more resilient portfolios in today’s evolving landscape. He explores shifting industry dynamics, the risks of concentrated exposure — partic
Torsten Slok on the US Economy: Resilience Under Pressure
AI investment, fiscal stimulus and an ongoing industrial renaissance continue to power the US economy. Yet geopolitical shocks, tariff shifts and inflation above target are creating persistent crosscurrents that complicate the outlook. As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok examines the tension between solid fundamentals and mounting uncertainty, and wha
Allocation Insights: Asset-Backed Finance Is the Engine Behind Private Credit’s Next Chapter
Private markets are playing a growing role in wealth portfolios. And understanding where opportunities are emerging has never been more important.
In this episode of The View from Apollo, we introduce Allocation Insights, a recurring series focused on how private markets are reshaping wealth portfolios. To kick off the series, hosts Alex Wright and Diana Sands are joined by Partner and Global Hea
Convergence: The Integration and Evolution of Credit Markets
In this episode of The View From Apollo, we introduce Convergence, a new recurring series featuring a running conversation about the evolution and integration of public and private credit markets. In today's show, our hosts Brian Weinstein and John Cortese ask if the convergence of public and private represents the biggest shift in credit market history and discuss what these changes can mean for
2026 Outlook: Resilience Meets Momentum
In this episode of The View from Apollo, Chief Economist Torsten Slok lays out the key forces shaping the 2026 macro landscape. He explains why the US economy has remained surprisingly resilient despite pronounced headwinds and how AI-driven investment, fiscal policy and easing energy prices are setting the stage for a potential rebound. Access the complete suite of Apollo’s 2026 Outlook content,
Private Equity: Alpha in an Evolving Market
In this episode of The View from Apollo, Apollo’s Antoine Munfakh and Bryn Gostin take a deeper dive into the state of private equity in a changing market environment. They discuss what’s driving dispersion across managers, why fundamentals and operational depth have regained prominence and how disciplined investing is shaping outcomes today and in years to come by focusing on “alpha on the buy, t
What’s Driving the Shift in Portfolio Construction: Private Credit, Private Equity, and the New Market Reality
In this episode of The View From Apollo, Apollo Global Head of Product Akila Grewal breaks down why private credit’s growth reflects fundamentals, not froth, and how investors are evolving their portfolios to balance liquidity, yield, and long-term opportunity across private markets.
Origination: The $40 Trillion Engine of Private Credit
The rapid growth in private credit markets has been fueled by a surge in new loan originations by private lenders. Apollo’s proprietary origination ecosystem is built to align with the growing needs of borrowers while providing investors access to private investment-grade credit opportunities that can offer enhanced yield. Chris Edson, Partner and Head of Origination, explains what this differenti
Tensions Rising: The Fed Meeting, Stagflation Signals, and What It Can Mean for Portfolios
As the Fed cut rates at its September meeting, tensions surfaced—between growth, inflation, employment, and the expectation of more cuts to come. In this episode of The View from Apollo, Torsten Sløk, Apollo's Chief Economist, unpacks these crosscurrents and what they could mean for markets and portfolios.
The Asset-Backed Finance Market Is Having a Moment
In 2025’s turbulent market environment, one corner of private credit is enjoying its moment in the sun: asset-backed finance. In this episode of The View from Apollo, Bret Leas, Apollo’s Co-Head of Asset-Backed Finance, explains how this estimated $20 trillion global market works.
Another Chance to Position Portfolios for Tariff Turmoil?
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and Alex Wright, Global Wealth Strategist in the Client and Product Solutions Group at Apollo, analyze conditions and valuations in equity and credit markets and discuss opportunities to better position portfolios in the midst of continued tariff announcements and the prospect of more market turmoil.
Mid-Year Outlook: At the Crossroads of Stagflation—What’s Next?
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and Global Head of Content Strategy J.P. Vicente discuss the growing list of headwinds facing the economy, including tariffs, trade deal uncertainty, and geopolitical conflict. Torsten also explores potential implications for capital markets and much more.
Private Credit Investing in Volatile Times
Listen to Torsten Sløk, Apollo’s Chief Economist, and Jim Vanek, Partner and Co-Head Global Performing Credit, discuss why demand for private credit is expected to remain strong as the need for direct, larger, and more flexible financing is sticky and likely to be reinforced by economic uncertainty.
Credit Investing Amid Post “Liberation Day” Uncertainty
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and Robert Bittencourt, Partner and Co-Head of Opportunistic Credit at Apollo, discuss the impact of the Trump administration’s new trade regime on credit markets. In an environment of heightened uncertainty and ongoing trade negotiations, what should be the focus?
Beyond 60/40: Private Assets in an Era of High Public Valuations
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk speak with Matt O’Mara, Apollo Partner and co-head of Apollo Aligned Alternatives, about how a combination of expensive public assets, recalcitrant inflation, and higher-for-longer interest rates could be creating new challenges for 60/40 portfolios and an attractive entry point to private markets.
How Can Private IG Enhance Fixed Income Allocations?
Listen to Torsten Sløk, Apollo's Chief Economist and John Cortese, Partner and Global Head of trading at the Firm, explore a lesser-known area of private credit—Investment Grade Private Credit, or Private IG. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss what Private IG is, the key differences with public investment grade credit, secular drivers, its potential role in portfolios, and much more.
Can Private Markets Be the Alternative to Lofty Public Market Valuations?
Listen to Torsten Sløk, Apollo’s Chief Economist and Alex Wright, Partner and Global Wealth Strategist at the firm, discuss the role of private markets in diversifying portfolios against a backdrop of significantly elevated public market valuations.
2025 Economic Outlook: Firing on All Cylinders
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk discuss his 2025 Economic Outlook, with forecasts for GDP, inflation, and monetary policy. Plus: What are the implications for capital markets?
Private Credit Investing in a Post-Fed Rate Cut World
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and Jim Vanek, Co-Head of Global Performing Credit at Apollo, discuss their views on what’s next for credit markets amid the Fed’s shift to easing monetary policy and the election of Donald Trump as the next US President.
Real Estate: Is This the Entry Point We’ve All Been Waiting For?
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and Jess Lipsey, a Partner in the Real Assets Group at Apollo, discuss their views on what might come next for real estate in general and real estate equity in particular, in the wake of an aggressive rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
The Fed Kicks off an Easing Cycle: What’s Next for the Economy and Financial Markets?
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk discuss his views on what the recent rate cut by the US Federal Reserve means for the future of US growth and inflation. Also: What impact will lower rates have on financial markets?
Capturing Risk Premia: A Practitioner’s Perspective with Apollo Partner Matt O’Mara
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and Matt O’Mara, partner in Apollo’s Insurance Solutions Group, discuss how the structured nature of private market transactions can help align risk levels and returns, and how that dynamic is helping risk premia hold up in private markets.
The Search for Risk Premium with Apollo Strategist Alex Wright
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok and Alex Wright, Global Wealth Strategist in Apollo’s Client and Product Solutions Group, discuss their views on where to find attractive risk premia at a time of elevated interest rates and lofty valuations. They also tackle a top-of-mind question: Is the private credit market growing too fast?
Mid-Year Outlook: An Unstable Economic Equilibrium
Listen to Apollo’s Global Head of Content Strategy for Client and Product Solutions J.P. Vicente and Chief Economist Torsten Sløk discuss the precarious outlook for the US economy as policymakers try to tame inflation without sending the economy into recession. It’s a wide-ranging conversation that includes the outlook for GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, and consumer spending.
Real Estate: Opportunities and Risks in an Unprecedented Market
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk speak with Randy Anderson, a partner in the Real Assets Group at Apollo, about how surging interest rates have contributed to unprecedented conditions in the US real estate market, and how opportunities can be found as rates stay higher for longer.
Building Resilience: Selecting the Right Assets for an Alternatives Portfolio
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok speak with Matt O’Mara, Partner in Apollo’s Insurance Solutions Group, about how alternative investments can help mitigate volatility at a time of high asset-class correlation, and how adding alternatives with a focus on factors such as cash-flow generation and valuation can make portfolios more resilient.
Private Credit Investing in a “Higher for Longer” Environment
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk speak with Jim Vanek, Co-Head of Global Performing Credit at Apollo, about what a “higher for longer” interest-rate environment can mean for investors in private credit. Their wide-ranging conversation assesses current market conditions, discusses how the private credit market is growing and evolving, and identifies areas where they see opportunities a
How PE Secondaries Can Enhance Diversification in Volatile Times
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and co-head of Sponsor and Secondary Solutions (S3) Steve Lessar discuss how private equity secondary markets can create opportunities for investors seeking diversification in an environment where rates are seen higher for longer and public equity valuations remain lofty. It’s a wide-ranging conversation, covering different types of secondaries, how to
Adjusting Portfolio Allocations Amid an Uncertain Outlook
Listen to J.P. Vicente, Apollo’s Global Head of Content Strategy for Client and Product Solutions and Alexander Wright, Partner and Global Wealth Strategist at the Firm, discuss the current state of the capital markets, including reading the Fed’s tea leaves, asset allocation in 2024, and the growing deployment of alternatives in wealth portfolios.
What’s Next After the Fed “Pivot?”
Listen to Apollo’s Global Head of Content Strategy for Client and Product Solutions J.P. Vicente and Chief Economist Torsten Sløk discuss the implications of the Fed’s surprising December 2023 “pivot” and its potential effects on the economy and capital markets in 2024. It’s a wide-ranging conversation, covering the outlook for rates, inflation, consumer spending, corporate profits, bank lending,
Where to Find Opportunities in a Shifting Economic Landscape?
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk and Vice Chairman of Global Real Estate Philip Mintz discuss where they see opportunities amid a still-volatile macroeconomic environment. They cover a lot: credit, equity, and real estate relative valuations; real-estate investments in the sunbelt and other “non-gateway” cities; what portfolio allocations might look like in 2024, and much more.
How to Think About the Role of Private Capital in the Clean Transition
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok speak with Olivia Wassenaar, Head of Sustainability and Infrastructure at Apollo, about the outsized and unprecedented investment required for the clean transition. Olivia and Torsten acknowledge the scale and cost of the climate crisis while also voicing optimism about the power and potential of public and private capital in addressing these challeng
How Important Is Vintage in Private Credit Investing Today?
Listen to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Sløk talk to Jim Vanek, Co-Head of Global Performing Credit, about what’s happening in the credit markets, potential opportunities in private credit, and what to watch out for. Jim and Torsten engage in a wide-ranging discussion of the economy, the credit markets, the importance of vintage, and delve into details around potential opportunities in private cr
Can Alternatives Replace Public Equity?
Listen to Chief Economist Torsten Sløk talk with Matt O’Mara, a Partner in Apollo’s Insurance Solutions Group, and Keith Black, Adjunct Faculty at the University of Massachusetts, about the concept of public equity replacement. Drawing from the work presented in their latest white paper, Matt and Keith argue how a portfolio of alternatives can keep the positive traits of public equity while mitiga
Mid-Year Outlook: What’s next for the US economy, inflation, and the Fed?
Listen to Chief Economist Torsten Sløk discuss his mid-year outlook for the economy, markets, and rates. In a broad-ranging conversation with Global Head of Content Strategy J.P. Vicente, Torsten argues that the economic outlook has worsened over the past six months, and the question now is whether we will see a soft landing or a hard one. Also, he provides his views on inflation, what’s next for
Private Equity Investing Amid Market Dislocation
Listen to Co-Head of Private Equity Matt Nord and Chief Economist Dr. Torsten Slok discuss the current private equity investment landscape and how capital markets dislocations have helped create an attractive entry point into the asset class.
Private Credit Investing in Times of Uncertainty
Listen to Chief Economist Dr. Torsten Slok and Co-Head of Global Performing Credit business Jim Vanek discuss the state of private credit markets, current opportunities, and the outlook for the asset class.
The Current State of Real Estate: A Look at the US Market
In the latest episode of “The View from Apollo” our Chief Economist, Dr. Torsten Slok, speaks with Philip Mintz, a Partner and co-head of Apollo’s Real Estate business. Tune in to hear Torsten and Philip’s thoughts on the state of the market today as the Federal Reserve and other key global central banks continue to tighten monetary conditions, changing public and private real estate valuations af
Why Alternatives?
Check out the latest episode of “The View from Apollo” where our Chief Economist, Dr. Torsten Slok, speaks with Matt O’Mara, Partner and Portfolio Manager here at Apollo.
In this episode you’ll hear Torsten and Matt’s thoughts on why investors should be moving beyond the public markets and incorporating alternatives into their investment portfolios. Is the 60/40 portfolio dead? Tune in to find ou
A Closer Look at Private Credit
Check out the latest episode of “The View from Apollo” where our Chief Economist, Dr. Torsten Slok, speaks with Jim Vanek, Partner and Co-Head of Global Performing Credit at Apollo.
In this episode you’ll hear Torsten and Jim’s insights on opportunities in private credit and how rising interest rates are impacting the private lending market.
How should I be positioned?
Apollo’s Chief Economist Torsten Slok recently joined the UBS On-Air: Market Moves podcast for an episode titled: How should I be positioned? Over the course of the conversation with Jason Draho (Head of Asset Allocation Americas with the UBS Chief Investment Office) Torsten discussed:
The current macroeconomic environment
The likelihood of a recession
How elevated inflation is likely to impact m
Inflation, Interest Rates and a Divergent Macroeconomic Environment
Torsten joined Nic Millikan on a recent episode of CAIS CXO to share his insights on global macroeconomics and their impacts on public and private markets.
Hear Torsten’s views on:
· Expediting investment cycles and fundraising in private equity
· Four factors primarily driving higher inflation
· Getting constructive on commodities and green energy
· The capital markets’ reac
Making an Impact: The Future of Sustainable Investing
In this episode of The View from Apollo, we interview Dave Stangis, Partner at Apollo, and our Chief Sustainability Officer.
You’ll hear Dave’s views on:
How financial services firms are implementing (and measuring) sustainable practices
How ESG and clean energy capital commitments fit into Apollo’s investment process
How asset managers are staying ahead of changing regulations and pledges
Th
Today’s Labor Market: What’s Working?
In this episode of The View from Apollo, we interview Susan Arthur, CEO of CareerBuilder, and Billy Milam, CEO of EmployBridge, two of Apollo funds’ portfolio companies.
You’ll hear their views on:
-The current state of the labor market, employment rates, and inflation
-How Covid and technology are shaping talent management
-The Great Resignation, and
-How volatility and geopolitical risks are i
Capitalizing on Opportunity in the Insurance Ecosystem
In this episode of The View from Apollo, we interview Matt Michelini, a Senior Partner at Apollo, head of our Asia-Pacific business and co-head of our Hybrid Value business.
You’ll hear Matt’s views on:
How Apollo is following its contrarian instincts in capitalizing on an exodus of capital from the insurance sector
How our traditional investment origination capabilities work with our insuran
Real Estate in 2021: A Global Opportunity
In this episode of The View from Apollo, we interview Philip Mintz, one of the co-leaders of Apollo’s real estate investment division in the United States and Asia.
You’ll hear Philip’s views on:
How Apollo tries to manage inflation risk in real estate portfolios
The precariousness of the Chinese real estate market
Why India is an underappreciated real estate investment market
Compelling real
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