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May 9, 2025

Source: KKR

Chris Sheldon and Tal Reback published their quarterly credit letter, V for Volatility: Part II? In the note, they reflect on how volatility has returned in a more targeted way, how credit has held its ground in a shifting landscape, and why the ability to navigate across platforms and structures matters more than ever for achieving a truly diversified portfolio.

This is our second rendition of V for Volatility, a symbolic nod to the Q1 2020 note published under the same title, during what has proven to be the opening chapter of a lasting and historically significant regime change. Since then, the case for fundamental credit selection, multi-asset platforms, and nimble portfolio construction has gone from a theoretical advantage to an essential operating necessity.

With this framework in mind, Chris and Tal reflect on the themes that shaped this quarter:

  • Versions of Volatility: Not All Shocks Are Created Equally
  • Interface vs. Infrastructure: When the Bond Market Speaks and Correlations Break Down
  • The Balance Has Shifted: Global Income Diversification
The full letter can be found here.