Executive Summary

This report provides detailed information from U.S.-based investors investing in Distressed Bonds & Loans, including helpful benchmark data such as:

  • Trading volume
  • Assets under management
  • Electronic trading activity
  • Product usage information

Graphic slides include:

  • Total Trading Volume – Distribution by Type of Investor
  • Total Trading Volume – Distribution by Product
  • Use of Distressed CDS 
  • Use of European Distressed Debt
  • Average Number of Dealers Used 
  • Concentration of Business – Distressed Bonds
  • Concentration of Business – Distressed Loans
  • Concentration of Business – Trade Claims 
  • Volume Allocation Factors
  • Use of Dealers’ Research
  • Research Allocation Factors
Methodology

Research is based on personal interviews conducted from February and April 2015 with 57 respondents. The data in this report is based upon aggregated results from individuals participating in the study.

Buy-side institutional investors  were asked to provide quantitative and qualitative evaluations of the dealers they use as well as detailed information on important market trends.