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Oaktree competitors & alternatives

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The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Oaktree among asset management companies — ranked by similarity to what Oaktree actually does, not by market-cap band.

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About Oaktree

Oaktree Capital Management, Inc. is a global asset management firm, headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, specializing in alternative investment strategies. As of December 31, 2025, the company managed $223 billion for its clientele.

Oaktree at a glance

Oaktree is an asset management company headquartered in United States, founded in 1995. Xcout tracks 7 named people at Oaktree, including Armen Panossian (Co-Chief Executive Officer).

Oaktree leadership

  • Armen PanossianCo-Chief Executive Officer
  • Robert O'LearyCo-Chief Executive Officer
  • Jay GhiyaChief Operating Officer
  • Karly LancaricChief Financial Officer
  • John FrankVice Chairman
  • Bruce KarshCo-Chair and Chief Investment Officer / Co-Founder

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Recent Oaktree news

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Top 12 Oaktree competitors

Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Oaktree by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.

Ares ManagementARES · Asset ManagementLos Angeles, United States
67% matchPublicAI 20/100 ▼Green 22/100

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Ares Management Corporation functions as an investment firm specializing in alternative assets, with operations spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its Tradable Credit division oversees diverse investment vehicles, including pooled funds and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, alongside publicly traded products and sub-advised funds aimed at retail investors, all within the tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. The Direct Lending segment delivers financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Through its Private Equity arm, the company primarily targets investments where it holds a majority or shared controlling interest, focusing on companies that are currently under-capitalized. The Real Estate group is involved in financing new property developments and the strategic repositioning of existing assets, often taking control or majority-control stakes. This group also creates and invests in specialized financing opportunities for middle-market commercial real estate owners and operators. Established in 1997, the company, formerly known as Ares Management, L.P., is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and maintains a global footprint with additional offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Ares Management GP LLC serves as its general partner.

Market cap$38.2B
Employees4,343
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