Reporting-grade market reference benchmarks
Designed to meet the stringent standards for policy benchmarking, Preqin Indices deliver stable, time-consistent benchmarks grounded in rigorously validated cashflow data. They support consistent performance measurement across asset allocation, portfolio monitoring, and reporting workflows at both the fund and asset level.
Market depth and premier coverage
*Data as of June 2026
Fund performance
Use fund-level indices as consistent reference points for private markets performance across asset classes, strategies, geographies, and time periods.
10,000+
Private markets funds with complete cashflow data
$13tn+
Market capitalization coverage across global private markets
Asset-level performance
Use asset-level indices to assess performance beneath the fund level, including BDC Loan Indices that provide a more granular view of private markets performance.
30,000+
Underlying BDC loans covered
$352bn+
Global BDC market capitalization
Benchmarking across your workflow
Investors
Select consistent, reporting-grade benchmarks for asset allocation and portfolio monitoring, supporting enhanced governance and defensible performance reporting.
Fund managers
Reference credible market benchmarks to support performance communication and strengthen investor reporting with consistent, transparent standards.
Advisors and consultants
Use stable, methodology-driven indices to support independent analysis, governance, and oversight across client portfolios.
Start analyzing market performance and compare strategies with a curated set of Preqin Benchmarks and Indices.
Browse indices across private markets
Access 56 closed-end fund and 9 asset-level reporting-grade indices across strategies, vintages, and geographies to establish consistent market context for analysis and reporting workflows.
Find the right index for your workflow
Identify indices aligned to your strategy and currency with insights into composition and performance drivers. Compare performance using both IRR and time‑weighted frameworks for consistent benchmarking across structures.
Understand index composition
Validate benchmark selection with aggregated views into exposures and performance drivers. Interactive composition charts provide clear breakdowns by strategy, geography, vintage, and more, helping you understand what drives index performance.
Compare performance across indices
Evaluate performance and risk at the market level across strategies, regions, and time periods using a consistent framework designed for benchmarking and reporting.
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