Private Credit

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Ares is one of the largest and most tenured non-bank lenders in the world. Our established direct lending platform and consistent team and approach since 2004 have a demonstrated track record across market cycles.

We believe our investment solutions can be viewed as a core allocation for conservative portfolios seeking durable income through cycles and periods of market uncertainty.

Our strategies include syndicated loans, high-yield bonds, multi-asset credit, alternative credit investments and U.S. and European direct lending.

U.S. Direct Lending

Our U.S. Direct Lending strategy focuses on delivering current income by primarily investing in privately originated and privately negotiated, senior-secured, floating rate loans to U.S. companies. The strategy invests in defensive, non-cyclical sectors and high-quality, performing businesses primarily within the middle market.

European Direct Lending

Our European Direct Lending platform is one of the most significant participants in the European middle-market, focusing on self-originated investments in illiquid middle-market credits. Our European Direct Lending strategy is similar in nature to its U.S. counterpart, but with a focus on the European middle-market. Learn More.

Diversified Direct Lending

Our Diversified Direct Lending strategy seeks to offer investors the ability to generate attractive current income and increase portfolio diversification through Ares' leading Direct Lending platform, utilising a combination of U.S. and European Direct Lending investments.

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Comprehensive Guide to Private Credit

Explore our comprehensive guide to private credit where we delve into key aspects of direct lending, from its historical development and defining characteristics to its future growth prospects and placement within investment portfolios.

What is an ELTIF?

An ELTIF (European Long-Term Investment Fund) offers multiple investor types access to diversified, long-term investments in private market opportunities.

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AccessAres is the thought-leadership and educational division of Ares Wealth Management Solutions. The materials distributed by AccessAres are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security, investment strategy or market sector. Ares Wealth Management Solutions is a global brand of Ares Management Corporation.

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AccessAres is the thought-leadership and educational division of Ares Wealth Management Solutions. The materials distributed by AccessAres are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security, investment strategy or market sector. Ares Wealth Management Solutions is a global brand of Ares Management Corporation.