Ares Management
Ares Management reported 42 stocks worth $2.2B in its 13F filing for Q2 2026, filed Aug 14, 2026. Its largest holdings are SVV (53.8%), XE (11.6%) and Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs (4.5%). Compared with Q1 2026, the fund opened new positions in XE, ARXS and KDK, added to ARCC, GBDC and BBDC, trimmed FSK and sold out of ITGR and MFIC.
Holdings
| # | Stock | Value | Weight | Shares | Change | Shares, 8 qtrs | Held |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SVV Savers Value Vlg Inc | $1.2B | 53.8% | 117M | No change | 8 of 8 | |
| 2 |  XE X Energy Inc | $254M | 11.6% | 13.8M | New position | 1 of 8 | |
| 3 | CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR HLDGS | $99.7M | 4.5% | 41.2M | No change | 8 of 8 | |
| 4 |  CTEV Claritev Corporation | $63.6M | 2.9% | 1.9M | No change | 8 of 8 | |
| 5 |  ARXS Arxis Inc | $57.9M | 2.6% | 1.3M | New position | 1 of 8 | |
| 6 |  KDK Kodiak AI Inc. | $53.9M | 2.5% | 10.6M | New position | 1 of 8 | |
| 7 |  ARCC Ares Capital Corp | $51.6M | 2.3% | 2.8M | +171K (+7%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 8 |  GBDC Golub Cap Bdc Inc | $43.2M | 2.0% | 3.4M | +299K (+10%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 9 | GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL GROUP | $40.7M | 1.9% | 4.3M | −9.5M (−69%) | 8 of 8 | |
| 10 |  BBDC Barings Bdc Inc C | $35.5M | 1.6% | 4.2M | +534K (+15%) | 8 of 8 |
Positions at Jun 30, 2026, as reported. Change is against the fund's Q1 2026 filing; weight is the share of the fund's reported stocks.
Sold out
held in Q1 2026, gone in Q2 2026
Reported value
last 8 quartersThe value of the US stocks the fund reported, at quarter end prices. It moves with the market as well as with buying and selling.
Filings for Q2 2026
straight from the SEC| Filed | Form | Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 13F-HR | Q2 2026 | SEC filing ↗ |
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What does Ares Management own?
Ares Management reported 42 stocks worth $2.2B in its 13F filing for Q2 2026, filed Aug 14, 2026. Its largest holdings are SVV (53.8%), XE (11.6%) and Clear Channel Outdoor Hldgs (4.5%). The table above lists every position in the filing (the top 10 without an account).
What did Ares Management buy and sell in Q2 2026?
Compared with Q1 2026: 7 new positions, 19 added to, 2 trimmed and 2 sold out. New positions include XE, ARXS and KDK. It sold all of ITGR and MFIC.
When will Ares Management file its next 13F?
Holdings as of Sep 30, 2026 are due by Nov 16, 2026. The filing appears on this page within minutes of reaching the SEC.
How much is Ares Management's portfolio worth?
The Q2 2026 filing reports $2.2B in US stocks. That leaves out cash, bonds, short positions and most foreign holdings, so the fund's total assets are usually larger.
For informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice, and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Holdings come from the fund's SEC Form 13F filings as reported and show positions at the end of the quarter, up to 45 days before the filing. The fund may have changed its positions since. A 13F leaves out short positions, cash, bonds and most foreign holdings. See all hedge fund holdings.