https://pitchbook.com/tag/loan-index loan-index en-US Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/november-wrap-leveraged-loans-gain-122-ytd-1148-return-is-best-since-2009 Loans have gained close to or above 1% in seven of the last 11 months, with only three months in the red. As a result, loans were up 11.48%  in 2023, through November. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/november-wrap-leveraged-loans-gain-122-ytd-1148-return-is-best-since-2009 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/in-best-year-since-financial-crisis-us-leveraged-loan-returns-top-10 The Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index crossed an impressive threshold, topping a 10% return in 2023. It has been the strongest year for the asset class since 2009. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/in-best-year-since-financial-crisis-us-leveraged-loan-returns-top-10 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/us-leveraged-loan-wrap-market-rally-continues-as-returns-soar-dividends-emerge August was another strong month for the leveraged loan asset class, as the market returned 1.17%, putting it on pace for its best year since the Global Financial Crisis. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/us-leveraged-loan-wrap-market-rally-continues-as-returns-soar-dividends-emerge https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/leveraged-loans-outperforming-other-fixed-income-classes-in-strongest-year-since-gfc The $1.4 trillion U.S. leveraged loan market extended its rally in July, returning a solid 1.3% and opening the door to 'opportunistic' transactions, such as PE dividends and repricings. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/leveraged-loans-outperforming-other-fixed-income-classes-in-strongest-year-since-gfc https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/june-us-leveraged-loan-market-wrap-returns-soar-as-rates-rise-though-trouble-spots-abound Against a challenging backdrop the US leveraged loan asset class has performed well in 2023. It will have to navigate choppy waters during the remainder of the year, however. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/june-us-leveraged-loan-market-wrap-returns-soar-as-rates-rise-though-trouble-spots-abound https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/as-credit-markets-tightens-leveraged-loan-segment-revisits-some-financial-crisis-levels Leveraged loan borrowing rates have soared, usually-aggressive investors are shying away from risk and issuance has dwindled. It might not be a full-blown credit crunch, but how bad is it? Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/as-credit-markets-tightens-leveraged-loan-segment-revisits-some-financial-crisis-levels https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/us-leveraged-loans-return-058-in-february-as-riskiest-names-outperform Despite volatility, the U.S. leveraged loan asset class showed positive returns in February, with loan investors, such as CLOs, demonstrating increased appetite for the riskiest market segments. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/us-leveraged-loans-return-058-in-february-as-riskiest-names-outperform https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/amid-distress-european-leveraged-loan-high-yield-defaults-remain-low Signs of stress continue to emerge in Europe's high-yield bond and leveraged loan markets, even as default rates remain low. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/amid-distress-european-leveraged-loan-high-yield-defaults-remain-low https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/in-rebound-us-leveraged-loans-see-biggest-gain-in-2-years US leveraged loans gained 0.57% on Oct. 4, according to the Morningstar LSTA Leveraged Loan Index. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/in-rebound-us-leveraged-loans-see-biggest-gain-in-2-years https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/european-leveraged-loans-post-another-hefty-daily-loss The Morningstar European Leveraged Loan Index lost 0.38% on Fri., Sept. 30. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/european-leveraged-loans-post-another-hefty-daily-loss https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/us-leveraged-loan-market-plunges-again-in-largest-two-day-drop-of-q3 The U.S. leveraged loan segment lost hefty 0.46% today after dropping 0.49% on Friday, according to the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/us-leveraged-loan-market-plunges-again-in-largest-two-day-drop-of-q3