Asset Manager Perspectives

October 29, 2026

A Call for Choice in Real Estate Exchange Strategies

Matthew Fries, CEO & President of Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation, explains why traditional 1031 DSTs and strategies with a potential future 721 exchange should be evaluated against each investor’s objectives.

October 27, 2026

Hard Assets, Low Obsolescence: Leitbox’s Perspective on HALO Investing

Leitbox Storage Partners explores the HALO framework—Hard Assets, Low Obsolescence—and why durability of use matters alongside careful investment underwriting.

July 29, 2026

The End of Blind Faith: The New Fundraising Reality Below the Mega Managers

Blind faith is no longer a fundraising strategy. Transparency, alignment, and a defined path to liquidity are. The sponsors who understand that are already competing on it. Leitbox intends to keep doing storage differently.

July 15, 2026

BlackRock: Private Markets Offer Alpha Opportunities in Today’s Macro Environment

BlackRock's latest Weekly Market Commentary highlights the growing importance of active management and alternative investments as macroeconomic forces reshape markets.

July 15, 2026

Blackstone Sees Expanding Opportunities Across Private Markets in Mid-Year Outlook

Blackstone's 2026 Mid-Year Investment Perspectives highlights continued opportunities across private real estate, private credit, infrastructure, and private equity, citing resilient economic conditions, AI-driven investment, and the benefits of active management in today's evolving market environment.