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Ares Private Credit Fund Posts Steepest Monthly Loss on Record

Davide Scigliuzzo
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Ares Management Corp.’s private credit fund recorded its largest-ever monthly loss in February 2026, dropping 0.68%, per Bloomberg calculations based on regulatory filings. The decline reflects broader struggles in the $1.8 trillion private credit sector, signaling worsening market conditions amid economic uncertainty. The Ares Strategic Income Fund, launched in December 2022, is a non-traded business development company focused on leveraged loans. February’s losses marked the worst month for the leveraged loan market since September 2022, underscoring systemic pressure on high-risk debt instruments. The downturn raises concerns about liquidity and default risks in private credit, a sector previously seen as resilient during market volatility.
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