Secondary Trading and Settlement Study: 1Q26

Following record-breaking trading volumes in 2025 ($971 billion, up 18%), secondary loan trading surged to a quarterly high of $288 billion in 1Q 2026, according to the LSTA’s 1Q26 Secondary Trading Study. This momentum marked a watershed moment for the broadly syndicated loan market, with secondary trading volume over the past twelve months surpassing $1 trillion for the first time.  Download the study to learn more.

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Ted Basta

Executive Vice President of Market Analytics & Investor Strategy

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Vice President of Market Analytics & Investor Strategy

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