Core Insights - David A. Johnson is the founder and principal of Endurance Capital Management, specializing in various investment vehicles including stocks, bonds, options, ETFs, REITs, real estate, closed-end funds, hedge funds, and private credit [1] Group 1 - David A. Johnson has over 30 years of experience in investing and holds a Master of Science (MS) Degree in Finance with a concentration in Investment Analysis from Boston University [1] - He also possesses a Certificate in Financial Planning and an MBA from Fordham University [1]

Wellington CEO Jean Hynes speaks with David Rubenstein about where she sees the firm's future growth. From expanding into hedge funds and private markets to building on its new alliance with Vanguard and Blackstone, she outlines Wellington's roadmap for the next decade. Hynes also shares the challenges of shifting client demand and why active equities may once again become a critical opportunity. Hynes appears in this week's episode of Bloomberg Wealth. This interview was recorded July 30 in New York. ...

Core Insights - David A. Johnson is the founder and principal of Endurance Capital Management, specializing in various investment vehicles including stocks, bonds, options, ETFs, REITs, real estate, closed-end funds, hedge funds, and private credit [1] Group 1 - David A. Johnson has over 30 years of experience in investing and holds a Master of Science (MS) Degree in Finance with a concentration in Investment Analysis from Boston University [1] - He also possesses a Certificate in Financial Planning and an MBA from Fordham University [1]

Core Insights - Three alternative asset managers are increasing their dividends, indicating a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders in a volatile market environment [3][12]. Industry Overview - Over the past 20 years, alternative assets have grown from 6% to 15% of global assets under management (AUM), with expectations of continued growth at around 10% annually through 2029 [2]. Company Summaries KKR & Co. Inc. - KKR announced a 5.7% increase in its quarterly dividend, bringing the annual dividend to $0.74, resulting in a dividend yield of 0.6% [3][4]. - The company has a diversified portfolio with credit strategies (38%), real assets (26%), and private equity (33%) [5]. - KKR aims to reach $1 trillion in AUM by 2030 and has grown its AUM by 15% and annual adjusted net income (ANI) by 37% over the last 12 months [6]. Apollo Global Management - Apollo increased its dividend by over 10% to $2.04 annually, yielding approximately 1.42% [8][10]. - The company primarily focuses on credit investments, which constituted around 88% of its nearly $600 billion in fee-bearing capital [9]. - Apollo reported record fee-related earnings of $559 million in Q1 2025 and significant AUM inflows [9][11]. Blue Owl Capital - Blue Owl raised its dividend by 25%, resulting in an annual dividend of $0.90 and a yield of 4.59% [12][14]. - The company has raised its quarterly dividend eight times since going public in 2021, with credit strategies making up 51% of its $273 billion AUM [15]. - Blue Owl's strategy includes taking minority ownership in other private equity and hedge fund companies, allowing it to benefit from their profits [16].