Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) has returned -6.14% so far this year and -4.89% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ARDC has returned 8.37% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 28, 2012, ARDC's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.6 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ARDC closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 20, 2020 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -22.1%.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 0.75%, beta of 0.43, and R² of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 29, 2012.

• This stock participated in 70.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.59% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.43 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.22 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.22 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ARDC has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged.

ARDC ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. provided a 11.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.35 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. was 45.40%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 211 trading sessions.

The current Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. drawdown is 13.29%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.