The Daily Spark
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The Growing Number of Retirees
There are 11,500 people who turn 65 years old every day in the US. In China, it is 32,000; in…
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Growth Is Accelerating
Corporate capex spending plans are moving higher after the election, see chart below. This points to upside risks to growth…
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Months from Final Rate Cut to First Rate Hike
The last Fed cut was in December, and the number of months from the final Fed cut to the first…
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On-Demand Classes
The Apollo Academy also offers additional CE-credit events on the discipline of alternatives investing as well as on key investing and economic top-of-mind topics, so you can keep your skills brushed up and your mind sharp for the ever-changing landscape of the capital markets.
Class 20 Investment Grade Private Credit as a Core Fixed Income AllocationNow On Demand
Credits
1
CFP / IWI / CFA
CE Credit
Topics
- Akila Grewal, Partner, Global Head of Credit Product, takes a deep dive into a fast-growing segment of the credit market—Investment Grade Private Credit (Private IG)—and discusses how it can be deployed alongside public bonds to potentially enhance outcomes. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.
In this class, Akila covers:- What is Private IG and its evolution
- Secular trends and key dynamics in the credit landscape
- Potential opportunities in Private IG
- The case for Private IG in portfolios
Class 19 2025 Economic Outlook: Firing on All Cylinders Now On Demand
Credits
1
CFP / IWI / CFA
CE Credit
Topics
- Watch Torsten Sløk, Chief Economist at Apollo, discuss his views for what’s next for the US economy and capital markets going into 2025.
In this class, Torsten covers:- Why has the US economy been so resilient?
- What’s in store for the Fed, GDP growth, and inflation?
- What impact can be expected in financial markets?
Class 18 Building the Future: Understanding the Tailwinds Behind Infrastructure Investing
Now On Demand
Credits
1
CFP / IWI / CFA
CE Credit
Topics
- David Cohen, Partner on Apollo’s Infrastructure Team, analyzes the secular and macroeconomic forces fueling infrastructure demand and discusses an investment framework that, in his view, can create long-term value for infrastructure companies.
In this class, David covers:- Why invest in infrastructure today?
- Current macroeconomic and secular trends supporting infrastructure
- The anatomy of modern private infrastructure investing and portfolio management
- How infrastructure can impact the risk-return profile of a 60/40 portfolio

Why Alternatives in Your Retirement Portfolio
A long-held mantra—that a diversified portfolio of public equities and bonds is the key to a successful retirement plan—is now being challenged by secular shifts taking place in financial markets today, including the end of the monetary printing press that started in 2008. What’s an investor to do? Lead Portfolio Manager Matt O’Mara tackles this question in our latest white paper.
On Demand: Alternative Investing Course 2.0

Session 1 Alternative Investing Essentials Part One
Now Available On Demand
Credits
4
CFP / IWI / CFA
CE Credits
Topics
- Understanding Capital Markets
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Private Credit
Session 2Alternative Investing Essentials Part Two
Now Available On Demand
Credits
4
CFP / IWI / CFA
CE Credits
Topics
- Real Estate
- Infrastructure
- Digital Assets
- Hedge Funds
Session 3Practical Considerations
Now Available On Demand
Credits
2.5
CFP / IWI / CFA
CE Credits
Topics
- Commodities
- Understanding Portfolio Construction
- Asset Allocation
- Risk Considerations
- Fund Structures
- Fees
Alternative Perspectives
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Can Private Markets Be the Alternative to Lofty Public Market Valuations?
Explore the potential role of private markets in diversifying portfolios against a backdrop of heightened risks in public equity and…
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Can Private Markets Be the Alternative to Lofty Public Market Valuations?
Listen to Torsten Sløk, Apollo’s Chief Economist and Alex Wright, Partner and Global Wealth Strategist at the firm, discuss the…
Master the Basics
Apollo defines “alternatives” as an alternative to publicly traded stocks and bonds, seeking excess returns at every point along the risk-reward spectrum. We group our solutions in three categories: Equity, Hybrid (as defined as a mix of equity and debt), and Yield. Apollo’s introductory videos describe the basics of each alternative asset class. Taught by Keith Black, Adjunct Faculty at the University of Massachusetts, the videos cover the full spectrum of alternative asset classes (including venture capital and commodities, which Apollo’s solutions don’t currently address). They provide a broad understanding of the space for those seeking to invest in, or to augment, their exposure to alternatives.