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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc. (ARDC)

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Key data on ARDC

AUM

$290332277

P/E ratio

--

Dividend yield

10.1048%

Expense ratio

3.69%

Beta

0.606634

Price on ARDC

Previous close

$12.59

Today's open

$12.55

Day's range

$12.54 - $12.69

52 week range

$11.60 - $15.03

Profile about ARDC

Headquarters

US

Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Issue type

Closed-End Fund

ARDC industries and sectors

Bonds

Domestic

News on ARDC

Month-End Portfolio Data Now Available for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 24, 2026 / Ares Capital Management II LLC today announced that monthly fund composition and performance data for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ARDC) as of March 31, 2026, is now available via www.arespublicfunds.com. About Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC") is a closed-end management company that is externally managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC, a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation.

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Accesswire • Apr 24, 2026

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ARDC: Buy This High-Yield Dynamic Credit Fund Before The Sale Ends

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund is rated Buy, offering a 10.7% yield and trading at a -7.5% discount to NAV. ARDC's distribution is well covered with significant undistributed net investment income, following a recent reduction to $0.1125 per month. The fund employs dynamic allocation across high-yield bonds, senior loans, and CLOs, with 40% leverage currently above its 33% target.

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Seeking Alpha • Apr 20, 2026

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7 High-Yield Fixed Income CEFs Trading At Wide Discounts

Seven high-yield fixed income CEFs—ARDC, BGH, BIT, GHY, KIO, OPP, WDI—currently trade at wider-than-average discounts, offering yields from 10% to 14%. Market fears over private credit and macroeconomic uncertainty have pressured prices, creating potential buying opportunities for long-term income investors. These funds diversify across senior loans, high-yield bonds, CLOs, and MBS, balancing floating and fixed-rate exposure to manage interest rate risk.

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Seeking Alpha • Apr 13, 2026

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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Declares a Monthly Distribution of $0.1125 Per Share

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 10, 2026 / Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC" or the "Fund") (NYSE:ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of April 2026 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below. The following dates apply to the declared distribution: Ex-Date: April 20, 2026Record Date: April 20, 2026Payable Date: April 30, 2026Per Share Amount: $0.1125 Based on the Fund's current share price of $12.27 (as of its close on April 9, 2026), the distribution represents an annualized distribution rate of approximately 11.00% (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price).

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Accesswire • Apr 10, 2026

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Month-End Portfolio Data Now Available For Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / Ares Capital Management II LLC today announced that monthly fund composition and performance data for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (NYSE:ARDC) as of February 28, 2026, is now available via www.arespublicfunds.com. About Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC") is a closed-end management company that is externally managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC, a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation.

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Accesswire • Mar 25, 2026

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CEF Market Weekly Review: Daily-NAV CEFs Point To More Pain For CLO Equity

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of March and highlight recent market action. It was a tough week for CEFs due to declines in both Treasuries and stocks. CLO Equity CEFs have experienced significant pressure, with February NAVs estimated to show double-digit declines, driven by syndicated loan market weakness.

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Seeking Alpha • Mar 14, 2026

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ARDC: A Distribution Cut May Be Imminent, So Wait Before Buying

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund offers a 10.17% yield and outperformed most comparable debt index funds and peers over five and ten years. ARDC's high floating-rate allocation faces headwinds as further Fed rate cuts are likely, threatening income sustainability and raising distribution cut risk. The fund trades at a 4.49% discount to NAV, slightly less attractive than its historical average and not a clear bargain relative to peers.

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Seeking Alpha • Feb 11, 2026

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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Declares a Monthly Distribution Of $0.1125 Per Share

NEW YORL, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of January 2026 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below. The following dates apply to the declared distribution: Ex-Date: January 20, 2026Record Date: January 20, 2026Payable Date: January 30, 2026Per Share Amount: $0.1125 Based on the Fund's current share price of $13.43 (as of its close on January 8, 2026), the distribution represents an annualized distribution rate of approximately 10.05% (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price).

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Accesswire • Jan 9, 2026

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10 Best CEFs This Month: Average Yield Of 9.25% (December 2025)

The article presents a rigorously screened list of 10 top closed-end funds, or CEFs, for income investors, offering an average 9.25% yield and -7.5% NAV discount. Selections emphasize sector diversification, long-term outperformance, sustainable distributions, and attractive valuations, with a focus on both equity and credit-oriented CEFs. CEFs are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone.

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Seeking Alpha • Dec 27, 2025

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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Declares A Monthly Distribution Of $0.1125 Per Share

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 11, 2025 / Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE:ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of December 2025 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below. The following dates apply to the declared distribution: Ex-Date: December 22, 2025Record Date: December 22, 2025Payable Date: December 31, 2025Per Share Amount: $0.1125 Based on the Fund's current share price of $13.45 (as of its close on December 10, 2025), the distribution represents an annualized distribution rate of approximately 10.04% (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price).

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Accesswire • Dec 11, 2025

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