Ares CEO Arougheti Sees Distressed Opportunities Amid the Pandemic

The video discusses the concept of special opportunities in investment, focusing on private markets and the impact of Fed liquidity on traditional distressed opportunities. It highlights the shift from public to private markets due to changes in liquid credit markets and the need for value addition in distressed companies. The discussion also covers the identification of distressed opportunities in unsupported markets, fundraising strategies, and the performance of BDCs compared to the high yield market.

What are the special opportunities mentioned in the text?

How does the approach to investing in distressed opportunities differ from traditional methods?

What factors contributed to the acceleration of fund raising for the specific pool of capital?

What are the implications of Fed liquidity on the liquid markets?

What is the significance of understanding private securities in the context of distress?

In what ways did the COVID-19 pandemic impact various industries according to the text?

How does the performance of Ares Capital Corporation compare to the high yield market?