Market Data & Insights

Real-time private equity market trends and performance metrics

Total AUM
$14.05T
+8.2% YoY
Deal Volume (H1 2025)
$258B
+7.5% vs H1 2024
Dry Powder
$730B
-17% from peak
Avg IRR (2024)
11.8%
Above target
Asset Class Performance (YTD 2025)
Annualized returns by investment strategy - Updated in real-time
JanFebMarAprMayJun0481216Return (%)
  • Private Equity
  • Private Credit
  • Infrastructure
  • Real Estate
US Private Equity Market Trends
Deal volume and dry powder evolution ($ billions)
Q1 2024Q2 2024Q3 2024Q4 2024Q1 2025Q2 202502505007501000
  • Deal Volume
  • Dry Powder
Recommended Asset Allocation
Optimized portfolio distribution for high-net-worth investors
Expected Returns by Strategy (2026 Outlook)
Aberdeen Group's projected IRR ranges for each investment strategy
Private Equity10% - 15% IRR
0%Avg: 12.5%20%
Private Credit8% - 12% IRR
0%Avg: 10%20%
Infrastructure9% - 15% IRR
0%Avg: 12%20%
Real Estate6% - 15% IRR
0%Avg: 10.5%20%

Data Sources & Methodology

Market data is sourced from PwC Private Equity Deals Outlook 2025, Aberdeen Investments Market Analysis, and real-time feeds from leading financial data providers. Performance metrics are updated daily and reflect actual market conditions. Historical returns are based on Aberdeen Group's proprietary fund performance data and industry benchmarks. Projections are subject to market risks and should not be considered guaranteed returns.