Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Ares Management Corp.’s flagship private credit fund recorded its steepest monthly decline on record in February 2026. The loss serves as a significant warning sign for the $1.8 trillion private credit industry, which is facing increasing pressure from rising defaults and valuation adjustments.
Alternative asset giants Ares Management and Apollo Global Management have implemented withdrawal limits on specific private credit funds, sparking a sell-off in their shares. The move highlights growing liquidity concerns within the $1.7 trillion private credit market as investors seek to exit amid shifting economic conditions.
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