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Ares Management

Ares Management Corp is an asset management company. It offers investors investment-related advice and strategies for capital growth. The company's operating segments include Credit Group, Private Equity Group, Real Assets and Secondaries Group. Its Credit Group generates maximum revenue, and manages credit strategies across the liquid and illiquid spectrum. Private Equity Group manages investment strategies categorized as corporate private equity, infrastructure and power, and special opportunities, Real Estate Group manages comprehensive equity and debt strategies across real estate and infrastructure investments. The Secondaries Group invests in secondary markets across a range of alternative asset class strategies, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure and credit.

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Ares Management shares are trading higher after Keefe, Bryette & Woods upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform and raised its price target from $166 to $202.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Michael Brown upgraded the rating for Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $166 to $202. Ares Management shares closed at $171.08 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Steve Moss upgraded Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAC#NASDAQ">CAC</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announced a $50 price target. Camden National shares closed at $42.29 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CAC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Aidan Hall upgraded the rating for Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and boosted the price target from $269 to $339. Evercore shares closed at $270.57 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EVR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Aidan Hall upgraded Moelis &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MC#NYSE">MC</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $71 to $86. Moelis shares closed at $71.72 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Gabriel Moreen upgraded the rating for Spire Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raised the price target from $65 to $76. Spire shares closed at $65.55 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Michael Brown upgrades Ares Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and raises the price target from $166 to $202.

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Shares of financial companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

Ares Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 26.55% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 40.14%. Currently, Ares Management has a market capitalization of $36.89 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ARES: If an investor had bought $1000 of ARES stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $5,424.16 today based on a price of $182.74 for ARES at the time of writing.
<h3>Ares Management's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In Ares Management 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

National Football League fans, specifically those of the Miami Dolphins, will likely be happy to learn that they can now invest in the team thanks to a rule allowing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/08/40607642/jeff-bezos-could-have-competition-if-he-wants-the-nfls-seattle-seahawks-private-equity-investments">private equity investment.</a>
What Happened: The Dolphins are among the first NFL teams to leverage the new minority investment rule, announcing several recent investments. This follows reports that Citadel LLC CEO Ken Griffin was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/11/35908281/ken-griffin-bet-against-gamestop-bought-a-us-constitution-are-the-miami-dolphins-next">once interested in buying the team.</a>
The Dolphins <a href="https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-announce-sale-of-limited-interest-to-ares-management">announced </a>Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>) is acquiring a 10% stake in the Miami Dolphins and several other assets. NBA team owners Joe Tsai and Oliver Weisberg, who own the Brooklyn Nets, will own 3% of the team going forward.
The minority investments were approved by the league on Wednesday.
The investment stake includes the Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, and the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, one of the annual American races of the Formula 1 motorsport league, owned by Liberty Media Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWONA#NASDAQ">FWONA</a>).
"As we continue our relentless pursuit of building a best-in-class organization, we were fortunate to attract significant interest from multiple investors, which gave us the opportunity to be highly selective in choosing partners who align with our core values and long-term vision," Dolphins team owner Stephen Ross said.
Ross said the investments will help with future growth.
"We will prioritize continued investment into the Dolphins, additional sports assets and South Florida real estate to fuel dynamic growth and innovation in the region for years to come."
Ares Management, which is a leading global alternative investment manager covering credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure investments has $464 billion in assets under management.
The company is an investor in several professional sports teams already, including McLaren Racing, Atlético de Madrid and Inter Miami CF, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/08/33602864/want-to-invest-in-lionel-messis-mls-success-theres-a-new-way-to-get-a-stake-in-inter-miami">the MLS team </a>that Lionel Messi plays for.
"We look forward to working with Steve to continue unlocking new and exciting opportunities ahead," Ares co-head Sports, Media &amp; Entertainment Mark Affolter and Jim Miller said.
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Why It's Important: Prior to this week's announcement, there have not been many ways to invest in NFL teams. The league's Green Bay Packers are the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/11/24105229/want-to-own-a-share-of-the-green-bay-packers-buy-a-piece-of-the-team-for-300-but-dont-expect-dividen">only publicly owned team</a>, but it comes with many differences from a typical public franchise. Owners of the Packers do not collect dividends and can't sell their stake.
Along with the Dolphins news, the NFL <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/11/nfl-philadelphia-eagles-minority-stake-sale.html?taid=6759b9820e8d6f0001ba088d&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter%7Cmain">approved </a>minority sales of the Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles. None of those sales included ways for the typical investor to own a stake in the teams.
The other North American professional sports leagues <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/public-sports-teams">offer ways for investors </a>to invest in teams with the likes of Madison Square Garden Sports (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGS#NYSE">MSGS</a>), Blue Owl Capital (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>), Rogers Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCI#NYSE">RCI</a>) and Atlanta Braves Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BATRA#NASDAQ">BATRA</a>) owning stakes in teams.
The Dolphins were founded in 1966 and became a member of the NFL in 1970 when the AFL and NFL merged. The team was valued at $6.76 billion in the most recent <a href="https://www.sportico.com/feature/nfl-team-values-ranking-list-1234684165/">Sportico </a>valuations list, ranking seventh among NFL teams. The Dallas Cowboys ranked first at $10.32 billion.
In the 2024 season, the Dolphins hold a 6-7 record and now have a distant chance of making the NFL Playoffs with current odds of +400 from sportsbook DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>). The team has odds of +25,000 to win Super Bowl LIX.
In its NFL history, the Dolphins have had two Super Bowl wins and five appearances in the championship game. While the team made back-to-back appearances in the NFL Playoffs for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the team's last playoff win came in the 2000 season.
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Ares Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>) has been analyzed by 14 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Ares Management and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $174.14, accompanied by a high estimate of $212.00 and a low estimate of $146.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 9.13% increase from the previous average price target of $159.57.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734019340_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Ares Management among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$212.00</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
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<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
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<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
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<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$148.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
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<td>Kenneth Lee</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$158.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Kenneth Lee</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$162.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Ares Management. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Ares Management compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Ares Management's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Ares Management's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ARES/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Ares Management analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Ares Management Better</h2>
Ares Management Corp is an asset management company. It offers investors investment-related advice and strategies for capital growth. The company's operating segments include Credit Group, Private Equity Group, Real Assets and Secondaries Group. Its Credit Group generates maximum revenue, and manages credit strategies across the liquid and illiquid spectrum. Private Equity Group manages investment strategies categorized as corporate private equity, infrastructure and power, and special opportunities, Real Estate Group manages comprehensive equity and debt strategies across real estate and infrastructure investments. The Secondaries Group invests in secondary markets across a range of alternative asset class strategies, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure and credit.
<h3>Breaking Down Ares Management's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Ares Management showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 41.84% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Ares Management's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -5.38%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Ares Management's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -3.78%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Ares Management's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.32%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Ares Management's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 6.95. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What 14 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Ares Management

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown upgrades Ares Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $176 to $212.

Wells Fargo Upgrades Ares Management to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $212

Ares Management's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.4% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.90 million shares sold short, which is 2.13% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.44 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Ares Management Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732544111_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ares Management has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Ares Management's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Ares Management's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.22%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Financial stocks are basking in a post-election rally after Donald Trump's election win as investors anticipate a friendlier regulatory landscape for banks, brokers and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets"> consumer finance companies</a>.
With expectations of deregulation and possible tax cuts, traders are piling into financials at levels not seen in years.
The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) jumped over 5% last week, hitting fresh record highs, while weekly inflows surged to $1.573 billion—the highest in over two years. 
Regional banks, in particular, were on fire, with the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) skyrocketing nearly 11% and seeing $1.09 billion in inflows, marking its largest influx of money since March 2023.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Drivers: Deregulation, Tax Cuts Fuel Investor Optimism</h3>
Investors are betting on a wave of Trump-favored financial reforms that could benefit the sector. 
Richard Ramsden, a Goldman Sachs analyst, highlighted that "the market is pricing in the potential for changes to a number of proposed regulations, a step up in capital markets activity, as well as the potential for a reduction in the corporate tax rate."
Potential regulatory changes under Trump could include:
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<li>401K Reform: Opening up retirement plans to private investments could attract a flood of new capital.</li>
<li>Relaxed Antitrust Regulations: A more lenient antitrust stance may spark increased mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) activity.</li>
<li>Reduced SEC Oversight: There is limited clarity on whether the SEC will continue probing brokers' sweep pricing practices.</li>
<li>Crypto-Friendly Policies: Financial firms with crypto exposure may benefit from a more favorable regulatory environment and higher digital asset prices.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs's Top Picks Among Financials Stocks</h3>
In anticipation of these shifts, Ramsden and his team have identified several top picks across the financial sector. 
Here's where they see the biggest potential gains:
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<li>Large Banks: Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), and Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>).</li>
<li>Consumer Finance: Bread Financial Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFH#NYSE">BFH</a>), Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>), and Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>).</li>
<li>Capital Markets: Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>), KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), LPL Financial Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), Tradeweb Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>), Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>), and PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>).</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Steeper Yield Curve Expected to Boost Regional Banks</h3>
As markets react to potential economic stimulus and reduced regulatory pressure, analysts anticipate a steeper yield curve, which could be a windfall for banks with heavy exposure to fixed-rate assets. 
Around 60% of both regional and large banks' balance sheets consist of fixed-rate holdings, positioning them to profit as long-term rates rise.
Ramsden's picks for banks that stand to gain the most from a steeper yield curve include:
Regional Banks: 
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<li>Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)</li>
<li>Comerica Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)</li>
<li>First Hawaiian Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FHB#NASDAQ">FHB</a>)</li>
<li>Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>)</li>
<li>Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>)</li>
<li>Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>)</li>
<li>Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>)</li>
<li>PNC Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</li>
<li>Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLY#NYSE">ALLY</a>).</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Surge in Capital Velocity: M&amp;A and Trading Boost Expected</h3>
Trump's pro-business stance is also expected to accelerate capital velocity in the M&amp;A and equity capital markets, providing a strong backdrop for trading activity. 
According to Ramsden, large banks like Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) could be the biggest beneficiaries, while among regional banks,&nbsp;KeyCorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEY#NYSE">KEY</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>)&nbsp;stand out.
Investment banks could also see a boost, with&nbsp;Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>),&nbsp;Moelis &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MC#NYSE">MC</a>),&nbsp;PJT Partners Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJT#NYSE">PJT</a>), and&nbsp;Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NYSE">PIPR</a>)&nbsp;positioned to capitalize on a more active M&amp;A market. 
In the alternative asset management space,&nbsp;Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CG#NASDAQ">CG</a>),&nbsp;KKR,&nbsp;Apollo,&nbsp;TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>), and&nbsp;Ares Management Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARES#NYSE">ARES</a>)&nbsp;are expected to benefit from an uptick in private equity deal flow.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tax Cut Hopes Could Supercharge Regional Banks</h3>
Financial stocks are uniquely positioned to benefit from any corporate tax reductions, given that 90% of their earnings come from the U.S. and are currently taxed at an average rate of 23%. After the 2017 tax reform slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, financials saw their effective tax rate drop by 10 percentage points.
Ramsden estimates that if the Trump administration pursues another tax cut, regional banks would likely see the most significant upside. 
His top tax-cut beneficiaries include&nbsp;Moelis &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MC#NYSE">MC</a>),&nbsp;American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>),&nbsp;Evercore Inc.,&nbsp;Bread Financial Holdings,&nbsp;Piper Sandler,&nbsp;First Citizens BancShares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCNCA#NASDAQ">FCNCA</a>),&nbsp;Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNV#NYSE">SNV</a>), and&nbsp;Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Insurers to Benefit from Steeper Curve, P&amp;C Pricing Power</h3>
The insurance sector may also stand to gain under Trump's pro-business policies. Ramsden expects potential increases in claim costs but sees positive momentum for property and casualty pricing.
Insurers with substantial U.S. exposure and a favorable position on the yield curve could see tailwinds.
Ramsden's picks in the insurance space include&nbsp;W.R. Berkley Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>),&nbsp;Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>), and&nbsp;The Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRV#NYSE">TRV</a>), which he believes are better positioned than brokers to benefit from these trends.
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<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Ares Management Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Ares Management has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
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Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
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