Preqin Benchmarks and Indices

Private markets benchmarking, redefined

Private markets benchmarks and indices, in one unified framework

Preqin Benchmarks and Indices set a new standard for private markets benchmarking. Reporting-grade indices and flexible peer benchmarks combine fund- and asset-level intelligence in one unified, workflow-driven framework, to enable teams to compare, validate, monitor, and report with greater confidence.

Premier private markets coverage

*Data as of June 2026

140,000+

Transparent, customizable peer group benchmarks

65

Reporting-grade indices across currencies and return views

$13tn+

Market capitalization coverage across global private markets

6

Asset classes with granular view into sub-strategies and vintages

Market depth

Fund-level performance

Understand performance across funds, strategies, vintages, geographies, and market segments with fund-level indices and peer benchmarks designed for comparison, monitoring, and reporting.

Asset-level performance

Go deeper into the underlying assets and exposures behind private markets performance, with asset-level indices and benchmarks that add context to market trends, risk, and performance drivers.

Private markets benchmarking, redefined

Indices

Preqin Indices deliver stable, frozen reference points for policy benchmarking, reporting, and risk analysis.

Underpinned by validated cashflow data and a methodology aligned with public market standards, they provide both money-weighted (IRR) and time-weighted (TWR) views of returns for accurate performance representation.

Peer benchmarks

Preqin Peer Benchmarks enable flexible peer comparisons across strategies, geographies, and vintages.

Evaluate fund performance, strengthen investment decisions, and elevate investor relations with transparent peer sets, unlimited custom benchmarks, quartile rankings, and J-curve analysis.

API & Data Feeds

One framework

Preqin Benchmarks and Indices connect discovery, validation, comparison, and reporting in one consistent workflow.

Standardize benchmarking across the investment lifecycle with private capital indices and peer benchmarks underpinned by trusted data, transparent methodologies, and deep market expertise.

Preqin is ranked #1 most-used benchmarking provider

The new standard for private markets benchmarking

Coverage

Preqin brings together broad fund- and asset-level private markets data across strategies, geographies, vintages, and structures. Our performance data is sourced through GP-to-LP reports and further enriched via FOIA requests, GP contributions, public filings, listed firm disclosures, annual reports, and proprietary research channels — creating the breadth and depth needed for representative benchmarking.

Credibility

Preqin has pioneered private markets data collection for more than 20 years. Our 500+ data and research specialists source, verify, and enhance the performance data that underpins our peer benchmarks and reporting-grade indices. The indices are further supported by rigorously designed methodologies, validated cashflow data, and rules-based approaches to help deliver consistent, transparent, and credible measures of private markets performance.

Transparency

Preqin brings transparency to benchmark construction and selection. Granular data provides detailed visibility into index composition, performance drivers, and weights, helping users select indices aligned with their portfolio, strategy, or reporting needs. Flexible peer benchmarks add a clear view into underlying funds, quartile rankings, and J-curve analysis, supporting deeper performance assessment.

Integration

Preqin Benchmarks and Indices are designed to be used where clients work. Available in Preqin Pro, as well as across Aladdin® technologies, the data can be analyzed directly in platform or integrated into specific client workflows through APIs and data delivery channels. This makes Preqin Benchmarks and Indices a scalable foundation for performance evaluation — giving clients access to trusted data in formats designed for adoption, workflow integration, and more informed decision-making.

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Frequently asked questions

What are private markets benchmarks and indices?

Benchmarks and indices provide the reference points to evaluate performance in private markets. Indices are used for performance analysis on the market level, as well as asset allocation and reporting, while peer benchmarks enable flexible comparison across funds, strategies, and vintages.

What makes Preqin Benchmarks and Indices different?

Preqin brings reporting-grade indices and flexible peer benchmarks together in one framework, combining accuracy with analytical flexibility. This enables a single, consistent approach to benchmarking across the entire benchmarking lifecycle - from assessing broad asset classes to understanding individual fund performance.

Why better private markets benchmarking matters?

Private markets benchmarking is often fragmented and inconsistent, creating inefficiencies and limiting decision-making. Preqin Benchmarks and Indices address this by providing a connected framework linking benchmarking, analysis, and reporting, giving a clearer, more reliable view of performance and risk.

What are Preqin Indices?

Preqin Indices are frozen, reporting-grade benchmarks built on complete cashflow data and robust methodology. They deliver accuracy, consistency, and governance-ready performance measurement for market comparison, asset allocation, and reporting.

What are Preqin Peer Benchmarks?

Preqin Peer Benchmarks are customisable, transparent and flexible, enabling users to benchmark funds across vintage, geography, strategy, supporting fund performance analysis and peer comparisons.

How can I access Preqin Benchmarks and Indices?

Available through the Preqin platform and integrated workflows, including APIs. Request a demo or contact your Preqin representative to explore the data in your workflow

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