Ares Commercial Real Estate
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 97.9% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 47.9%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 8.14 | 4,514,461 | -1.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.19 | 2,326,125 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.50 | 1,389,189 | +6.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC | 2.26 | 1,252,232 | -7.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| CF Capital LLC | 2.22 | 1,232,000 | +10.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 2.09 | 1,159,676 | +0.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC | 1.84 | 1,022,494 | +273.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| CURA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | 1.63 | 902,153 | -0.4 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.09 | 1,714,873 | +0.0 | 07/31/2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 2.44 | 1,355,932 | -0.6 | 08/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.