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About the Fund

The Ares Diversified Credit Fund, via its investment in the Underlying Fund(1), employs an opportunistic, dynamic and unconstrained global credit investments strategy based on absolute and relative value considerations and its analysis of liquid and illiquid credit markets.

Access to yield premiums and additional economics.
A dynamic approach seeking attractive relative value.
A focus on downside protection (2).

Why this Fund

The Ares Diversified Credit Fund suits wholesale, sophisticated investors and retail (advised) investors seeking:

Current income paid monthly.
Diversification(2) from traditional asset classes.
A focus on downside protection (2).

Fund Facts

About this fund
Unit prices (at 12 May 2026)
Buy $0.95 / Sell $0.95
Buy/sell spread
0.10% / 0.00%
Inception date
17 Dec 2020
Benchmark
-
Fund size (at 31 Dec 2025)
$1,776.20m
Distribution Frequency
Monthly
Suggested Min Timeframe
-
Currency
AUD
Portfolio Managers
Michael Smith
Mitch Goldstein
Samantha Milner
Fund IDs
APIR
HOW7354AU
ARSN
-
TICKER
-
Fees / Pricing

Management Fees^
 

Fund: Nil
Underlying Fund: 1.25% of Managed Assets
 

Performance Fees (if applicable)
 

Fund: Nil
Underlying Fund: 15% subject to a hurdle rate of 1.5% per quarter (6% annualised), and subject to a catch-up feature
 

Minimum Investment
-

^Underlying Fund management fees are estimated to be 1.80% pa of the NAV of the Fund. Managed Assets means the total assets of the Underlying Fund (including any assets attributable to any preferred shares that may be issued or to indebtedness) minus the Underlying Fund’s liabilities other than liabilities relating to indebtedness. Management Costs which includes Underlying Fund’s estimated expenses and estimated recoverable expenses of 0.61% also apply. Please refer to the PDS for more details.

*Performance Fees are not charged by the Fund. However, performance fees (also known as Incentive Fees) may be payable indirectly to the Underlying Fund which is 15% subject to a hurdle rate of 1.5% per quarter (6% annualised), and subject to a catch-up feature. ​

Please refer to the PDS for more details.

Ares Australia Management Pty Ltd ABN 51 636 490 732, AFSL 537 666 (AAM), the investment manager of the Ares Diversified Credit Income Fund (the Fund).  Fidante Partners Limited ABN 94 002 835 592 AFSL 234668 (Fidante) is a member of the Challenger Limited group of companies (Challenger Group) and is the responsible entity of the Fund.

Resources

You should read the Fund's TMD and PDS to ensure the key attributes of the Fund as described in the TMD and PDS aligns with your objectives, financial situation and needs before making a decision about whether to acquire or continue to hold the Fund.

Fund Ratings

1 CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund.
2 References to 'downside protection', ‘diversification’ or similar language are not guarantees against loss of investment capital or value.
Holdings and allocations, unless otherwise indicated, are based on the total portfolio and subject to change without notice. Data shown is for informational purposes only and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Where we are referring to the Fund's investments we are doing so on a 'look through' basis to the underlying assets that the Fund is exposed to through its investment in the Underlying Fund.
The rating issued 11/2024 is published by Lonsec Research Pty Ltd ABN 11 151 658 561 AFSL 421 445 (Lonsec). Ratings are general advice only, and have been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider your personal circumstances, read the product disclosure statement and seek independent financial advice before investing. The rating is not a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any product. Past performance information is not indicative of future performance. Ratings are subject to change without notice and Lonsec assumes no obligation to update. Lonsec uses objective criteria and receives a fee from the Fund Manager. Visit lonsec.com.au for ratings information and to access the full report. © 2024 Lonsec. All rights reserved.