Ares Management's Big Bet on Private Credit: What's at Stake? Ares Management's recent 13 F filing has sent ripples through the private credit market.
The firm's record breaking $30 billion raised during the first quarter of 2026 has given it the muscle to make bigger bets, and Ares is taking advantage of this newfound strength.
The most striking aspect of Ares' quarterly disclosure is its increased focus on direct lending funds.