An iconic credit specialist.
Since 1995, Oaktree has been a global leader in alternative investment management.
Our deep expertise investing across the capital structure has allowed us to cultivate a diversified mix of global investment strategies in three categories: credit, equity, and real estate. We emphasize an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investing in these asset classes – part of our DNA for over 30 years.
Our Story
1899
The Saõ Paulo Tramway, Light & Power Co. is founded. The company is later known as Brascan.
1989
Brookfield establishes its actively managed listed equity and debt strategies.
1995
Oaktree is founded.
2000s
Oaktree launches and grows its performing private credit and multi-asset credit strategies.
2001
Brookfield closes its first private equity fund, setting the stage for the firm's transition to become a global alternative asset manager.
2005
Brascan is renamed Brookfield Asset Management.
2018
Brookfield accelerates its credit platform growth via strategic partnerships with best-in-class, specialized managers.
2019
Brookfield and Oaktree establish partnership.
2020
Brookfield launches its insurance business, marking a new phase of credit capabilities.
2021
Brookfield and Oaktree partner to launch their private wealth offering.
2026
Oaktree is fully integrated with Brookfield, creating a global, one-of-one, comprehensive alternative credit platform.
Scaling what we can do. Together.
In 2026, Brookfield completed its full integration of Oaktree within its broader ecosystem of businesses and offerings.
Brookfield’s owner-operator heritage and Oaktree’s deep credit capabilities create a powerful platform that combines scale, expertise and vision to deliver comprehensive solutions for institutions and individuals alike.
