The View From Apollo

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 — particularly in software — and why a more balanced, multi-dimensional approach may be key to building durable private equity portfolios.

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 what it could mean for investors.

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 Head of Structured Credit Investing Michael Paniwozik to discuss one of the fastest-growing areas of private markets: asset-backed finance. They break down what asset-backed finance is, why it’s gaining momentum, and why investors are paying attention.

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 portfolios and investors.

2026 Outlook: Resilience Meets Momentum

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, from Torsten’s macro view to perspectives across asset classes and regions, at apollo.com/outlook.