I'm Deeply Worried About Ares Commercial Real Estate's 14% Yield (Rating Downgrade)

Irina Gutyryak/iStock via Getty Images Introduction As most of my regular readers will know, I always try to incorporate the "bigger picture" into my research, as this allows me to get a good understanding of factors that may impact the stocks in our portfolios and on our watchlist. One of the most important things to keep in mind is the macro situation, including economic growth, interest rates, inflation, and factors like credit quality. Leo Nelissen (Investment Framework) In this environment, one of the ...