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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc. (ARDC)

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Key data on ARDC

AUM

$281853750

P/E ratio

--

Dividend yield

10.0671%

Expense ratio

3.69%

Beta

0.604169

Price on ARDC

Previous close

$12.31

Today's open

$12.29

Day's range

$12.26 - $12.31

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

3 Closed-End Funds to Maximize Dividend Payments

Ultra-high dividend yields for individual stocks may appeal to investors seeking additional income—after all, who doesn't want high dividend payments? At the same time, though, a very high yield can sometimes be a giant red flag for investors.

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MarketBeat • Aug 23, 2026

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ARES DYNAMIC CREDIT ALLOCATION FUND DECLARES A MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION OF $0.1125 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC" or the "Fund") (NYSE: ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of August 2026 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below. The following dates apply to the declared distribution: Ex-Date: August 21, 2026 Record Date: August 21, 2026 Payable Date: August 31, 2026 Per Share Amount: $0.1125 Based on the Fund's current share price of $12.48 (as of its close on August 10, 2026), the distribution represents an annualized distribution rate of approximately 10.82% (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price).

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PRNewsWire • Aug 11, 2026

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ARDC: Valuation Has Fallen Back To Earth But With Elevated Risks

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund remains a hold due to valuation and near-term debt market risks. ARDC trades at a 6.7% discount to NAV, with a 10.8% yield, but faces risk from rising borrower defaults and aggressive leverage (40.9%). The portfolio is 80% below-investment-grade debt, making ARDC sensitive to credit deterioration if interest rates remain elevated.

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Seeking Alpha • Jun 29, 2026

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MONTH-END PORTFOLIO DATA NOW AVAILABLE FOR ARES DYNAMIC CREDIT ALLOCATION FUND, INC.

NEW YORK, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 May 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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PRNewsWire • Jun 25, 2026

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

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 21, 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 April 30, 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 • May 21, 2026

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

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 11, 2026 / Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. ("ARDC" or the "Fund") (NYSE:ARDC) announced today the declaration of its distribution for the month of May 2026 of $0.1125 per common share, payable as noted below. The following dates apply to the declared distribution: Ex-Date: May 21, 2026Record Date: May 21, 2026Payable Date: May 29, 2026Per Share Amount: $0.1125 Based on the Fund's current share price of $12.88 (as of its close on May 8, 2026), the distribution represents an annualized distribution rate of approximately 10.48% (calculated by annualizing the distribution amount and dividing it by the current price).

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Accesswire • May 11, 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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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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