ABF fills the gaps in traditional fixed income

Nicole Drapkin  |  Blue Owl Capital  |  19 August 2026

As investors navigate a new market regime, maintaining eyes on the prize means preserving investment objectives. Asset Based Finance (ABF) can enhance portfolio construction outcomes through attractive income, downside protection and low correlation to traditional asset classes. This multi-trillion-dollar market is poised for significant growth, providing essential funding across the real economy including credit card receivables, installment loans, revenue-based financings and mission-critical equipment leasing. Structural forces are reshaping the asset class, driving institutional a...

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