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etail investors hold 51 % of Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE), giving them the largest voting block and the greatest upside or downside exposure. Institutional shareholders own 47 %, while the top 25 investors control 39 % of the company, indicating a dispersed ownership structure with no single dominant holder. The largest institutional stake is BlackRock at 8.4 %, followed by Vanguard at 5.5 % and the Ressler/Gertz Family Foundation at 2.5 %.

    This mix shows that ACRE attracts professional capital, yet institutional positions can shift quickly, potentially impacting the share price. Analysts cover the stock, offering a broader view of its prospects, and reviewing earnings and revenue trends is essential for assessing future performance.

    In short, retail investors lead ACRE’s ownership, institutions hold a substantial but not controlling share, and the top 25 shareholders together own less than half of the equity, ensuring a balanced governance landscape.