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SmartStop-Sponsored REITs to Merge in $1.2 Billion All-Stock Transaction
The merger creates a larger, more diversified self-storage REIT with expanded U.S. and Canadian holdings and interests in multiple DST programs.
How Much Liquidity Does a Portfolio Need? Balancing Public and Private Market Investments
As private market investments become more accessible to individual investors, portfolio liquidity is an increasingly important consideration.
Private Capital Plays a Growing Role in Financing the World Cup Economy
The World Cup is more than a global sporting event—it is a multibillion-dollar business ecosystem.
Advisor Guidance Becomes Key Factor in Private Credit Allocations
A wave of withdrawals from a Blue Owl private credit fund highlights the growing importance of liquidity considerations, advisor education, and distribution strategy
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Based on the nontraded BDCs tracked by Blue Vault, which offering had the highest quarterly return in the third quarter of 2025?
Answer: Based on the nontraded BDCs tracked by Blue Vault, NexPoint Capital Inc. had the highest quarterly return of 3.88% in the third quarter of 2025. Discover...
Based on the interval funds tracked by Blue Vault, which fund had the highest distribution rate in the first half of 2025?
Answer: Based on the interval funds tracked by Blue Vault, City National Rochdale Strategic Credit Fund had the highest distribution rate of 21.92% in the first half of...
A Peek Inside Blue Vault’s Research Portal: What Our Members See
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Building Strong Marketing Foundations for Alternative Investments
Marketing Intent In this industry, where sophisticated strategies and complex structures often define processes, the most effective fund marketing still rests on a handful...
iCapital® Expands Global Footprint with New Office in the United Arab Emirates
iCapital iCapital1, the global fintech company shaping the future of investing, today announced the opening of its first office in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi within ADGM,...
CIM Group Named Infrastructure Manager of the Year by Insurance Investor
CIM Group CIM Group announced today that it has been named Infrastructure Manager of the Year by Insurance Investor at the publication’s North American Awards ceremony held...
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Front Row Huntsville Enters Next Phase with Groundbreaking Ceremony
“Front Row is at the center of Huntsville’s redefined downtown core and another good example of the Qualified Opportunity Zone Program stimulating investment,” said Ashley Lin, Vice President, Silverstein Properties.
How Alts and Blue Vault Data Propel Creative Capital’s Advisory ‘Playbook’
“The sponsor is a sales person; they’re not going to tell you the warts. But when you look at Blue Vault, you can compare one to another. Blue Vault’s data is very useful.”
Which nontraded REIT in the 8th Edition Nontraded REIT Full-Cycle Performance Study had the highest IRR for early investors?
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Unveiling Your Firm’s Story: The Power Of Differentiation In Alternative Investment Marketing
Like life itself, your marketing strategy will undergo iterations as you refine your message and adapt to changing landscapes. Embrace the imperfections and view them as stepping stones towards growth.
ExchangeRight’s Net-Leased All-Cash 2 DST Fully-Subscribed by Increased Demand for Its Debt-Free Offerings
Warren Thomas, a managing partner at ExchangeRight, shared that the company’s All-Cash Offerings are structured to accommodate diverse investor needs, allowing investors who desire debt-free instruments to participate in the benefits of ExchangeRight’s conservative investment strategy.
CIM Group Opens The Jayne 69-Unit Apartment Building in Los Angeles’ West Adams Neighborhood
The Jayne features modern apartment residences offering studio and one-bedroom floorplans, many with balconies, and all with contemporary design elements, flooring and fixtures, in-unit laundry and infused with natural light from the building’s large windows.
Blue Vault Publishes Q4 2023 BDC Individual Performance Reports
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Madison Capital Names Ken Carpenter as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to Drive Real Estate Development and Investment
Mr. Carpenter brings a wealth of experience earned over a 25-year career in real estate investment and management. He most recently spearheaded Greystone’s move into Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) for third-party investors through the acquisition of a leading real estate management company.
Ashford Hospitality Trust Closes Sale of Hilton Boston Back Bay
“We are pleased to announce the closing of the sale of the Hilton Boston Back Bay for a very attractive value and the significant progress we’ve made in paying down our strategic financing,” commented Rob Hays, Ashford Trust’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
Inland ALT REIT Acquires Self-Storage Portfolio
“The acquisition was significant as it marks the Company’s strategic entry into the self-storage sector, which is one of its primary investment targets with a focus on alternative real estate sectors,” said Keith Lampi, chief executive officer of the Company.











