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Baby Bonds: What to Know Before Investing

The Motley Fool

But a smaller investment minimum doesn't mean that this type of bond has lower risks. Baby bonds are issued by the same types of companies that issue traditional bonds, including utility companies, investment banks, telecom companies and other types of corporate issuers.

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Ares Faces Its Biggest Decision Yet: Stick With Private Credit or Become an Alts Supermarket

Private Equity Insights

It has become the largest publicly traded business development company, with a market capitalization of more than $10 billion and assets under management of $22 billion. The Ares portfolio is diversified across 466 borrowers backed by 222 private equity sponsors that invest in those borrowers’ equity.