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Perspectives highlights thought leadership from across the Ares platform, showcasing insights, data and market commentary. Hear from Ares’ global leaders and investment teams about their views on the key issues driving the industry.

“IRRational” Thinking: How the IRR Reinvestment Rate Myth Is Distorting Investment Decisions
September 9, 2025 7 min read
In this article, we aim to dispel the myth that interim cash flows must be reinvested at the stated internal rate of return (IRR), and we propose solutions to manage the discordance between IRR and time-weighted return (TWR).

Asset-Based Finance: A Day in the Life
September 8, 2025 03:57 watch time
In this animated video, we explore a “Day in the Life” of the average person through the lens of Asset-Based Finance (ABF). Nearly everything you encounter—from the time you wake up to the time you go to sleep—is connected to ABF.

Staying the Course Amid Tariff News and Market Volatility
August 5, 2025 3 min read
Through different administrations, market environments and headlines, Ares has been dedicated to staying the course, finding opportunities and growing even in times of market dislocations.

The Strategic Shift: How Real Estate Debt Is Redefining Investment Strategy
July 17, 2025 6 min read
Over the last five years, the real estate industry has navigated an unprecedented cascade of disruptions, from a global pandemic to geopolitics and beyond. Amid all this, opportunity has crystallized in an unexpected corner of the market: real estate credit.
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